Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

£33,190 - £37,462 assuming good attendance and 1-2 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 shift leaders 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 shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.

You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader, you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.

What we do for you

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:

1. Salary: Base salary of £30,030 - £34,302
2. 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, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
3. Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
4. Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
5. Progression: Career development opportunities, with most of our team leaders and managers promoted from within
6. Flexible benefits package: Increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
7. Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
8. Medical cover: Claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment
9. Meals: Provided while you’re at work
10. Beautiful working environments: With the very best facilities
11. Recommend a friend scheme: Offers a £1,000 bonus every time

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 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
• The resilience to deal with 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 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.

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider. 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.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH