Transform Lives as a Residential Support Worker

A wilderness Way; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins

Up to 7 weeks annual leave

Compassionate Leave

Enhanced Sick Pay

Healthcare benefits

Life Assurance 2x salary

Funded Level 3 Diploma

Induction and progression

Job summary

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported. You will build trust, create a nurturing home, and support education, health and wellbeing through daily interactions and tailored support.

There are opportunities for Senior Residential Support Worker, a structured induction, funded Level 3 Diploma, and a comprehensive benefits package including leave, pay enhancements and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals.
• Positive and resilient approach.
• Strong communication skills and passion for helping children.
• Willingness to work toward Level 3 qualification if not held.
• Be 21 or over and have right to work in the UK.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving.

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 with Managers, Therapists and multi-disciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication skills

Positive and resilient

Willingness to pursue Level 3

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

UK working rights

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

Wilderness Way in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Support Worker to help children feel safe, valued and supported. You will build trust, create a nurturing home, and support education, health and wellbeing through daily interactions and tailored support.

There are opportunities for Senior Residential Support Worker, a structured induction, funded Level 3 Diploma, and a comprehensive benefits package including leave, pay enhancements and pension.