Organisations
The William Henry Smith School
Hours
average 37 hours per week on a rota (including weekends, evenings and sleep-in shifts and bank holidays)
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
The William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form, Brighouse
Position type
Permanent
Salary
RCW SALARY: NJC scale point 17 – 22 (£31 - £32,654), TRAINEE RCW SALARY: NJC scale point £29,093 – £29,572)
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The William Henry Smith School
START DATE:
As soon as possible
The Smith Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check (this is a position working in regulated activity). The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process and must adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding behaviour at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches in accordance with KCSIE 2025.
Please note that to apply for this position, you must have a valid driving licence.
We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive Residential Care Worker who has a strong commitment to ensuring all within their care are both safe and cared for.
Can you help us in our mission to create a warm, safe and happy home for our children where all can thrive?
Are you a reliable, enthusiastic and highly driven individual with experience in working with vulnerable Children's and young people?
Do you have the ability to build strong relationships with children and young people, and the resilience to handle challenging behaviour effectively?
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Visits to The Smith Foundation are encouraged. For further information on this post please contact the HR department on email address:
All our roles are by application via Please apply by visiting our vacancies page on the Foundation website William Henry Smith School and Sixth Form - Tes Jobs
(please note we do not accept CV's).
"Staff are proud to work in this home. They are eager to share the progress children have made and beam with pride while talking about the children." (Ofsted 2025)
OUR OFFER
* A friendly and inclusive working environment.
* Opportunities to truly enrich the lives of our children and young people and make a positive difference.
* A Quality of Life and Well-being programme of activity, experiences and gifts.
* A competitive defined contribution pension scheme.
* An employee assistance healthcare cashback plan.
* Life Assurance Scheme (4x annual salary).
* A full induction programme, including an outstanding network of support.
* A learning and development programme and CPD.
* Assistance with childcare savings and cycle to work scheme.
* Subscription to Head Space, Perks at Work and Discount for Teachers online apps which offers hundreds of discounts and benefits.
* 50% towards the cost of branded work wear.
* Personal health and fitness training, and a financial advisory service.
* Free staff lunches and on-site parking.
* Staff Savings Scheme.
* One life day to enhance your quality of life and one additional life day if 100% attendance is achieved*.
Interview Date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Closing date
22 October 2025, 11:55 PM