Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker Join to apply for the Senior Children's Residential Support Worker role at Witherslack Group. £36,231 - £40,640 assuming good attendance and up to 4 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 Benefits Salary: Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400 Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you’ll do up to 4 sleep ins per month, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance Training: A full 4‑week induction on our Care Academy Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holiday Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group – plus you could join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits here Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an optician’s or dentist appointment and a host of high‑street discounts Meals provided while you’re at work Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our homes here A recommend a friend scheme that 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. We 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 We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations A full UK driving licence which you’ve 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. Commitment to Inclusion We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and that they truly belong. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. 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. To view our ex‑offenders policy please click here. Children’s Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH #J-18808-Ljbffr