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Children's Residential Support Worker, Lancaster
Client: Witherslack Group
Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 10.02.2025
Expiry Date: 27.03.2025
Job Description:
Salary: £33,374 - £39,542 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 support workers 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 support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
Responsibilities:
You’ll take care of our young people day-to-day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork, and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day, or going go-karting – not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working here is never dull, and the work really matters. It’s about tapping into each young person’s needs, personality, and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.
What we do for you:
* Base Salary: £28,134 - £34,302
* 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
* Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
* Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
* Progression: Opportunities for career development with internal promotions
* Flexible benefits package: Options to adjust holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance
* Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
* Medical cover: Claim back costs for opticians or dentist appointments
* Meals provided while you’re at work
* Beautiful working environments with excellent facilities
* Recommend a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus for referrals
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
* Genuine care for our young people and each other; honesty and empathy are a must
* 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.
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