Children's Residential Support Worker

£34,274 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to day life, supporting them through highs and lows. Our support workers create pathways to become well‑rounded adults. It can be challenging, but the small moments of progress feel like huge victories.

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We aim to create the best possible outcome for those in our care and celebrate the little changes that matter.

You’ll care for our young people throughout the day, ensuring smooth operation and lasting memories.

Duties include:

• Assisting with school readiness, homework, and paperwork
• Planning and leading activities, both in daytime and during evenings and weekends
• Handling emergencies and providing a supportive environment that recognizes each child’s needs, personality and potential

We reward hard work and commitment with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector.

• Salary
  :
  Base salary of £29,034 – £35,400 a year
• Bonuses
  :
  Up to 4 sleep‑ins per month (paid £80 each) and a £1,400 attendance allowance assuming good attendance
• Training
  : A full 4‑week Care Academy induction
• Holiday
  : 7 weeks of holiday
• Progression
  :
  Many leaders and managers have risen from within; join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
• Flexible benefits
  :
  Customise holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
• Well‑being
  :
  Access to wellbeing tools, employee assistance, medical cover and high‑street discounts
• Meals provided while you’re at work
• Beautiful working environments with the finest facilities
• Bring‑your‑whole‑self to work: supportive culture that celebrates diversity
• Recommend‑a‑friend scheme: £1,000 bonus every time you refer someone who is hired

We celebrate diversity and encourage genuine care for our young people and each other. We are looking for:

• A ‘can‑do’ attitude – a team player ready to help
• Empathy and honesty toward young people and colleagues
• Resilience to manage challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• We will pay for you to study for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) if you do not already have it

Witherslack Group is committed to inclusion, offering a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Adjustments to support you during recruitment or in the workplace are available.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH