Children\'s Residential Support Worker in Bradford

£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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we do for you:

• 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 – assuming good attendance.
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy.
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday.
• Progression: Most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme.
• Flexible benefits package: Increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance.
• Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
• Medical cover for opticians or dentist appointments and high-street discounts.
• Meals provided while you’re at work.
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.

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 all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

You don’t need experience, but there are a few things we’ll be looking for from you:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others.
• Honesty and empathy is a must.
• The resilience to deal with challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months.
• If you don’t have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way.

You’ll start life as a 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 welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible.

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.