Children's Residential Support Worker

Salary and role summary

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

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.

Video overview: life as a Children s Residential Support Worker

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.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Salary:
  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 – subject to good attendance
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression:
  Most team leaders and managers have been promoted from within;
  Aspire future managers programme
• Flexible benefits: adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – details available
• Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: claim back costs for opticians, dentist, and discounts
• Meals provided while at work
• Beautiful working environments and facilities – homes available to view
• Recommend a friend scheme with £1,000 bonus

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and our workforce reflects that diversity. You don’t need experience, but we’ll be looking for:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who helps others
• Honesty and empathy toward young people and colleagues
• Resilience to handle challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay to support you through study

You’ll start life as an RSW 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 that they truly belong. We’re a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, embracing individuality and championing difference, including neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives and lived experiences to build a thriving community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are an inclusive employer and will support adjustments in recruitment and in the workplace. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive.

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (costs 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