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. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well‑rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

Check out this video on what life as a Children’s Residential Support Worker is like.

You’ll take care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go‑karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work!

Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential – and guiding them toward a positive future.

• Base salary of £29,034 - £35,400
• Bonuses: up to 4 sleep‑ins per month paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance
• Full 4‑week induction on our Care Academy
• 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover for opticians, dentist appointments and high‑street discounts
• Meals provided while you’re at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• Recommend a friend scheme offering a £1,000 bonus each time a friend is recruited

Bring your whole‑self to work. At Witherslack Group we celebrate everyone’s differences – that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so our teams can engage, encourage and inspire them to be themselves.

• ‘Can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Honesty and empathy – you genuinely care about our young people and each other
• The resilience to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• We will pay for you to study and support you to obtain a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) if you don’t already have one

You’ll start life as a Residential Support Worker by joining our Care Academy – 4 weeks of off‑the‑job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people.

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and truly belongs. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we embrace individuality and champion difference – especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and the unique strengths each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities, and support you through recruitment and the workplace.

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

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