Transform Lives as a Children's Residential Support Worker

A wilderness Way; Maryport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins

7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate leave

Medicash healthcare

Life Assurance 2x salary

Level 3 training funding

Six-month induction

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend £1000

Job summary

Wilderness Way is recruiting Residential Support Workers across our UK homes, offering roles that help children feel safe, valued and understood. You will build trust, provide a structured, nurturing home and support education, health and wellbeing while guiding young people to independence.

We welcome candidates from care, education, youth work or related fields. Senior roles may be available for experienced staff; benefits include generous leave, sick and parental pay, healthcare, pension, and

Qualifications

• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Positive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and a genuine passion for helping children reach their potential.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification if not held.
• Be 21 or over and have the right to work in the UK; driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment.
• Support children with education, health and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience.
• Help children access new experiences and opportunities.
• Support children to express their wishes, feelings and aspirations.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Managers, Therapists and Multidisciplinary Teams to help children achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Resilience

Willingness to pursue Level 3

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wilderness Way is recruiting Residential Support Workers across our UK homes, offering roles that help children feel safe, valued and understood. You will build trust, provide a structured, nurturing home and support education, health and wellbeing while guiding young people to independence.

We welcome candidates from care, education, youth work or related fields. Senior roles may be available for experienced staff; benefits include generous leave, sick and parental pay, healthcare, pension, and