Residential Childcare Support Worker: Change Lives

A wilderness Way; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins allowed

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Paid Compassionate Leave

Enhanced Sick Pay/Maternity/Paternity

Medicash healthcare including dental/眼

Life Assurance 2x salary

Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in RCC

Six-month induction programme

Career progression opportunities

Discounts across gyms, retail, dining

£1,000 Refer a Friend bonus

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the UK seeks a Residential Support Worker to build trusting relationships with children and support their education, health and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing home. The role offers a pathway to Senior roles and requires commitment to trauma-informed care and safeguarding.

Candidates should be 21+, hold UK work rights, and be willing to drive and pursue a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Benefits include career progression and a supportive induction.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication skills and empathy.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 qualification if not held.
• Be 21 or over due to regulatory requirements.
• Have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to drive.

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.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Willingness to up Level 3

21 or over

Right to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Wilderness Way in the UK seeks a Residential Support Worker to build trusting relationships with children and support their education, health and wellbeing in a safe, nurturing home. The role offers a pathway to Senior roles and requires commitment to trauma-informed care and safeguarding.

Candidates should be 21+, hold UK work rights, and be willing to drive and pursue a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. Benefits include career progression and a supportive induction.