Transformative Children's Residential Support Worker

Medical Update Online; Maryport; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate Leave from day one

Medicash healthcare benefits

Job summary

Wilderness Way is hiring a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported daily. This role involves creating a structured home environment, building trustful relationships and guiding young people through life skills and education.

You will work as part of a caring team, with opportunities for progression to Senior Residential Support Worker. All roles include safeguarding checks and a commitment to promoting welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals in care, education or youth-work settings.
• Willingness to pursue Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with children and create a safe, nurturing home environment.
• Support children with education, health and wellbeing.
• Encourage independence, confidence and resilience in daily activities.
• Help children access new experiences and opportunities, and express their wishes.
• Work with Managers, Therapists and other teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Wilderness Way is hiring a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported daily. This role involves creating a structured home environment, building trustful relationships and guiding young people through life skills and education.

You will work as part of a caring team, with opportunities for progression to Senior Residential Support Worker. All roles include safeguarding checks and a commitment to promoting welfare.