Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

JR United Kingdom; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Carnforth. This role involves supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring their well-being while leading a team. The position offers competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Medical cover and high-street discounts

Meals provided at work

Flexible benefits: holiday, pension, and insurance options

Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and empathy essential.
• Full UK driving license (held for at least 12 months).
• Support for studies if lacking Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Care for young people daily and ensure smooth operations.
• Support staff and uphold high standards.
• Build relationships with young people through compassion and leadership.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, Carnforth

Client: Witherslack Group

Location: Carnforth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

£35,270 - £39,542 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day-to-day life, supporting them through their high and low moments. Our shift leaders help young people regain their childhood and develop into well-rounded adults. This role offers challenges but also the rewarding small victories.

Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for the best outcomes. Our shift leaders are motivated by making positive changes, celebrating the small successes.

Responsibilities:

You will care for young people daily, ensure smooth operations, and create lasting memories. As a shift leader, you will support staff, uphold high standards, and be ready to deputise for the Team Leaders. Building relationships with young people through compassion, resilience, and leadership is essential.

Benefits:

• Salary: £30,030 - £34,302 base salary
• Sleep ins: Up to 4 per month at £80 each, approx. £3,840/year, plus £1,400 Attendance Allowance
• Training: 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Opportunities for promotion and management training
• Flexible benefits: holiday, pension, and insurance options
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover and high-street discounts
• Meals provided at work
• Modern facilities and supportive environment
• Referral bonus of £1,000 per successful hire

Our Culture:

We celebrate diversity and believe it makes us better. Our workforce reflects the backgrounds of our young people. We seek candidates with a positive attitude, empathy, resilience, and a full UK driving license (held for at least 12 months). If you lack a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we will support your studies.

Start as a Residential Support Worker through our Care Academy, a 4-week training program with experienced professionals.

Join Us:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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