One day you might be helping a young person prepare for school. The next, you'll be supporting an outdoor adventure, teaching life skills, celebrating achievements, cooking a favourite meal, or simply being the trusted adult they need during a difficult moment.
You'll:
- 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 collaboratively with Managers, Therapists, Outdoor Specialists and Multi-Disciplinary Teams to help children achieve positive outcomes.
- For colleagues appointed at Senior Residential Support Worker level , there will also be opportunities to mentor and support less experienced colleagues, role model best practice and help maintain high standards of care across the home.
Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, whether in care, education, youth work, healthcare, support work or a similar environment.
A positive and resilient approach.
Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
A willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification if you don't already hold one.
Be 21 or over (or turning 21 soon) due to requirements within children's residential care.
Have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as part of your role, as you'll help children access the people, opportunities and experiences that matter most to them.
For Experienced Candidates
If you already hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and have residential childcare experience, we'll consider you for opportunities that reflect your skills and experience, including Senior Residential Support Worker positions.
- Set shift patterns including sleep-ins.
- Up to 7 weeks annual leave.
- Paid Compassionate Leave from day one.
- Enhanced Sick Pay, Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay.
- Medicash healthcare benefits, including dental and optical cashback plus 24/7 GP access.
- Life Assurance worth 2x your annual salary.
- Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
- A dedicated induction and six-month welcome programme.
- Clear opportunities to progress your career with Wilderness Way.
- Discounts across gyms, retail, restaurants and more.
- £1,000 Refer a Friend bonus.
- Company pension scheme.
Your Day-to-Day
Childrens Residential Support Worker in City of London employer: A Wilderness Way
At Wilderness Way, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people through innovative therapeutic care. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, offering Clinical Psychologists the chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team in a nurturing environment. With a focus on employee development and well-being, we provide unique opportunities for personal and professional advancement in a role that truly makes a difference.
