Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading company in children's care is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Rugby. The role involves supporting young people through their daily challenges and celebrating their victories. You will lead shifts, support staff, and ensure a nurturing environment for the children. With a strong focus on compassion and resilience, this position offers training, career progression, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Flexible benefits including pension

Medical cover for opticians and dentists

Meals provided during shifts

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Build relationships through compassion and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Help young people regain their childhood and develop into well-rounded adults.
• Support the staff team and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Leadership

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, Rugby

Client: Witherslack Group

Location: Rugby, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 part of a young person’s daily life, supporting them through their high and low moments. Our shift leaders help young people regain their childhood and develop into well-rounded adults. The role involves facing challenges but also celebrating small victories.

Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for positive outcomes. As a shift leader, you will support the staff team, ensure smooth operations, and potentially deputise for the Team Leaders. Building relationships with young people through compassion, resilience, and leadership is essential.

What we offer:

• Salary: Base salary of £30,030 - £34,302
• Sleep-ins: Up to 4 per month, paid at £80 each (~£3,840/year), plus £1,400 Attendance Allowance for good attendance
• Training: 4-week induction via our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Opportunities for career advancement and management training
• Benefits: Flexible benefits including holiday, pension, and life insurance options
• Wellbeing: Support tools and employee assistance programs
• Medical Cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
• Meals: Provided during shifts
• Facilities: Modern working environments
• Referral Bonus: £1,000 per successful referral

Our Values:

We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We look for 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.

Join our Care Academy for four weeks of training to prepare you for supporting young people.

About Us:

Witherslack Group is dedicated to providing the best care and education for young people. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and online search. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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