Youth Residential Support Specialist - Transform Lives

WILDERNESS WAY; Wigton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate Leave from day one

Enhanced Sick Pay/Maternity/Paternity

Medicash healthcare benefits

Life Assurance 2x salary

Level 3 Diploma funded

Induction and welcome programme

Career progression opportunities

Discounts across gyms/retail/restauran

Refer a Friend £1,000 bonus

Company pension

Job summary

Wilderness Way is recruiting a Children's Residential Support Worker to help children who need support, stability and belief in their potential. No two days are the same as you build trust, deliver a safe home, and support education, health and wellbeing.

We offer set shift patterns (including sleep-ins), generous leave, enhanced pay in sickness and maternity, healthcare benefits, and funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with real opportunities to progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• A positive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification if you don't already hold one.
• Be 21 or over due to requirements within children's residential care.
• Have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role.

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.
• Work collaboratively with Managers, Therapists, Outdoor Specialists and Multi-Disciplinary Teams to help children achieve positive outcomes.
• For Senior Residential Support Worker level, mentor and support less experienced colleagues and role model best practice.

Job description

Wilderness Way is recruiting a Children's Residential Support Worker to help children who need support, stability and belief in their potential. No two days are the same as you build trust, deliver a safe home, and support education, health and wellbeing.

We offer set shift patterns (including sleep-ins), generous leave, enhanced pay in sickness and maternity, healthcare benefits, and funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, with real opportunities to progress.