Children\'s Residential Support Worker

Overview

Join to apply for the Children\’s Residential Support Worker role at Witherslack Group.

£32,194 – £38,560 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month. Those are small victories; this role works in our Children’s Homes, supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and helping create pathways to a positive future.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Take care of young people day to day, ensuring routines (school, homework, activities) run smoothly.

Benefits

• Salary: Base salary of £29,034 – £35,400
• Bonuses: Up to 4 sleep ins per month paid at £80 per sleep, Attendance Allowance (£1,400), Welcome Bonus (£1,000 on probation), Loyalty Bonus (£1,000 after 12 months)
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
• Progression: Opportunities to progress within the group, including Aspire future managers programme
• Flexible benefits: options to adjust holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
• Wellbeing: wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover and discounts
• Meals provided while at work
• Beautiful working environments and facilities
• Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications & Skills

• A ‘can do’ attitude and team player mindset
• Honesty and empathy; genuine care for 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), support to study will be provided

Additional Information

You’ll start as an RSW by joining our Care Academy – 4 weeks of off-the-job training with experienced WG professionals.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll support you.

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