Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Witherslack Group; Heighington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children and educational services provider in Heighington is seeking a compassionate Shift Leader to support young people in their care. The ideal candidate will have a background in child care and a commitment to fostering positive change. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, supporting colleagues, and creating meaningful connections with young people. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses for sleep ins

Training and career progression

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing tools and medical cover

Meals provided during work

Employee recommendation bonus

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• A can-do attitude and team player ethos.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support young people day-to-day and create lasting memories.
• Ensure the staff team is supported and high standards are maintained.
• Deputise for the Team Leaders when necessary.

Skills

Compassion

Emotional resilience

Team player

Honesty

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Those huge small victories

Salary: £36,231 - £40,640 depending on 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. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Get out what you put in

You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we do for you

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with a competitive salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400
• Bonuses: up to 4 sleep ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep (approximately £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – subject to good attendance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus the Aspire future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: you can adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover to claim back costs like optician or dentist appointments and a range of high-street discounts
• Meals provided while you’re at work
• Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
• A recommended friend scheme with a £1,000 bonus

Bring your whole-self to work

We celebrate everyone’s differences and diversity to best support our young people. You don’t need experience, but we’ll look for:

• A can-do attitude and team player ethos
• Honesty and empathy for our young people and each other
• Resilience to handle challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way

You’ll start life as an RSW by joining our Care Academy – 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference – especially in neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the unique strengths each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and workplace practices. If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

Note: The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Childrens Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH