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Job reference REQ00000018608 Date posted 10/07/2025 Application closing date 24/08/2025 Location Ulverston Salary £33,366 - £34,314 Package Blank Contractual hours 21 Basis Part time Attachments Blank
Residential Support Worker - WMF2137e
Location: Hart Street, Ulverston
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking for a role where you can really make a difference to the life of a young person?
Here at 23 Hart Street, we provide residential short breaks for children, aged 8 - 18, with a disability, Autism, or complex needs. We provide the opportunity to develop and learn in an environment that emphasizes fun.
We are a specially built home, enabling us to create the perfect environment to entertain, interact with, and provide for all of our young people's individual needs. We also love to be part of the community and regularly take trips out.
Working in our children's short break home means being part of a young person's day-to-day life. This involves supporting them through their highs and lows. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in the young people's lives. We celebrate the little things!
Our team is experienced and well-established, and we are looking for like-minded, enthusiastic, and passionate people to join us!
This is a highly rewarding role that can be challenging at times. You will need to be confident, self-motivated, and genuinely want to make a difference.
You will have the chance to build closer relationships with the young people and their families, supporting them to have their voices heard in all aspects of their lives.
About this opportunity
As a Residential Support Worker, you will need to communicate and interact effectively with individuals at various levels, providing person-centered support. Your responsibilities will include administering medication, providing personal care, and carrying out manual handling tasks. You will also be required to manage challenging situations, including those involving upset, distress, and challenging behavior.
You should be able to work independently and as part of a team. You will be expected to act as a keyworker for young people, maintaining both written and digital records as required. This role involves working weekends, bank holidays, and includes sleep-in duties at the home.
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking a patient and resilient individual with exceptional communication skills, who will work with compassion, positivity, and bring some fun into this role.
Ideally, you will already have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification, and experience working in a similar setting. However, if you have the right attributes and a passion for working with children, we may offer full training where you will gain your qualification within 2 years of appointment.
A degree of flexibility is required to meet the needs of our shift patterns, including weekends and holidays.
We need people who can be flexible and work well as part of a close and supportive team.
If this rewarding career appeals to you, please apply today!
What we can offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, and other perks and discounts. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we offer, please visit our Careers site.
Would you like to find out more?
For further details about this role, including responsibilities and essential criteria, please view the attachments below.
We are currently conducting both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once invited to the interview stage. If you have any concerns or need adjustments, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council can offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please visit the government website for more information - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.
This role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply for such roles without appropriate clearance.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We aim to improve workforce diversity to reflect our communities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and promote an inclusive culture. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and those in care or care-experienced under 24 years old who meet the criteria.
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