Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Royal Leamington Spa seeks a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker. This role involves supporting young people with social and emotional needs, leading staff, and ensuring a nurturing environment. Comprehensive training and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Career progression opportunities

Flexible benefits: holiday, pension, life insurance

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Medical cover and discounts

Meals provided at work

Referral bonus: £1,000

Qualifications

• Can do attitude and team spirit required.
• No experience needed; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in daily life and ensure smooth operations.
• Lead staff and build relationships with young people.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Team Spirit

Honesty

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, Royal Leamington Spa

Client: Witherslack Group

Location: Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description:

Salary: £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 highs and lows. Our shift leaders help young people regain their childhood and create pathways to become well-rounded adults. It’s a rewarding role with challenges and small victories.

Our homes cater to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for the best outcomes. Our shift leaders are motivated by making positive, even small, changes in the lives of our young people.

Get out what you put in

You will care for our young people daily, ensuring smooth operations and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader, you will support and lead staff, ready to deputise for the Team Leaders. Building relationships with young people with compassion, resilience, and leadership is key.

What we do for you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Base salary: £30,030 - £34,302
• Sleep ins: Up to 4 per month, paid at £80 each (approx. £3,840/year), plus £1,400 Attendance Allowance for good attendance
• 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• 7 weeks’ holiday
• Career progression opportunities and ‘Aspire’ management program
• Flexible benefits: holiday, pension, life insurance
• Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover and discounts
• Meals provided at work
• Modern facilities and environment
• Referral bonus: £1,000 per successful referral

Bring your whole-self to work

We value diversity and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves. Our workforce reflects the diverse backgrounds of our young people. You don’t need experience, but we look for:

• A ‘can do’ attitude and team spirit
• Honesty and empathy
• Resilience for challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence (held for at least 12 months)
• If without a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we will support your studies

Start as a Residential Support Worker with our 4-week ‘Care Academy’ training.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online search. We welcome applications from all community sections.

For more details, please see the full job description and person specification, and our policies.

Keywords: Children’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Career in Care, Working with Children, SEMH