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Children's Residential Support Worker
Apply locations Hinckley time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 20, 2025 (26 days left to apply) job requisition id JR102231
£33,374 - £39,542 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month
Those huge small victories
Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day-to-day life. This involves supporting them through both their high and low moments. Our support workers help young people regain their childhood and build pathways to become well-rounded adults. While there are challenges, we also celebrate the smallest victories that make a big difference.
Our homes cater to young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to create the best outcomes. Support workers find fulfillment in making positive changes, no matter how small. Check out this video on what life as a Children's Residential Support Worker is like.
Get out what you put in
You will be responsible for daily care, ensuring routines are followed, and creating memorable experiences. Tasks include preparing for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork, and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun activities like gaming, sports, movies, or outings—making work enjoyable and meaningful. Your role is to understand each young person’s needs and guide them toward a positive future.
What we do for you
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
* Salary: £28,134 - £34,302
* Bonuses: Up to 4 sleep-ins per month paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 annually) and a £1,400 Attendance Allowance for good attendance
* Training: A comprehensive 4-week induction via our Care Academy
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday for your hard work
* Progression: Opportunities for promotion from within and participation in our ‘Aspire’ management program
* Flexible benefits: Options to adjust holiday, pension, and insurance benefits
* Wellbeing support: Employee assistance and wellbeing tools
* Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts
* Meals provided during shifts
* Facilities: Access to excellent working environments and amenities
* Referral bonus: £1,000 for each successful referral
We celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. While experience is not mandatory, we look for:
* A positive, team-oriented attitude
* Genuine care, honesty, and empathy
* Resilience to handle challenging situations
* A full UK driving license held for at least 12 months
* If you lack a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we will support you in studying for it
Initial training includes a 4-week off-the-job program with experienced professionals to prepare you for supporting young people.
Join the UK’s leading special education and care provider
Our young people deserve the best, and so do our teams. We offer meaningful careers in a purpose-driven environment where you can be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and online checks. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
For the full job description and person specification, please click here.
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Keywords: Children’s Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Care Worker, Career in Care, Working with Children, SEMH
About Witherslack
We are the highest-rated Ofsted provider for special education and care. Our teams are dedicated to making positive impacts, celebrating small victories that lead to big changes. We work with children and young people facing social, emotional, mental health challenges, communication difficulties, ADHD, or complex learning needs. Our integrated model and facilities are among the best in the sector. Our mission is to be the leading provider of specialist education and care for children with diverse needs.
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