£16,527 -£19,611 assuming good attendance and 1-2 sleep ins per month(salary based on 20hours
Thosehuge small victories
Working in ourChildren’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s day to daylife. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows.Our support workers enable our young people to get their childhoodback and create pathways to become well rounded adults – anincredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges alongthe way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel likea huge small victory!
Our homes accommodate youngpeople with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aimis to create the best possible outcome for the young people in ourcare. Our support workers are fulfilled by the idea of affectingeven the smallest positive changes in our young people, so wecelebrate the littlethings.
Getout what you putin
You’ll take careof our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly andcreating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are upand ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperworkand planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whetherthat’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film dayor 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 abouttapping into each young person’s needs, personality and potential -and guiding them toward a positivefuture.
What we dofor you
We knowyou’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment,we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the caresector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to thelives of our young people – plus you’llget:
* Salary:Base salary of £14,067 -£17,151
* Bonuses:In addition to your base salary you’ll do 1-2 sleep ins per months,these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £1,760 per year) and £700Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance, £500 Welcome Bonus- on successful completion of probation & £500 Loyalty Bonus(after 12 months ofemployment)
* Training:A full 4-week induction on our CareAcademy
* 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 andmanagers have been promoted from within our group – plus you couldjoin our ‘Aspire’ future managersprogramme
* Flexiblebenefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease yourholiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out ourbenefits here
* Wellbeing:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employeeassistance
* Medicalcover so you can claim back the cost of things like anopticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-streetdiscounts
* Mealsprovided while you’re atwork
* Beautifulworking environments with the very best facilities –check out our homes here
* Arecommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus everytime
Bringyour whole-self to work
Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differencesas that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young peoplecome from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with differentneeds – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that ourteams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to bethemselves. You don’t need experience, but there are a few thingswe’ll be looking for fromyou:
* A ‘can do’ attitude – ateam player who rolls up their sleeves to helpothers
* We genuinely careabout our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is amust
* The resilience to beable to deal with challengingsituations
* A full UK drivinglicence which you’ve held for at least 12months
* If you don’t have aLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll payfor you to study and support you every step of theway
You’ll start life as aRSW by joining our ‘Care Academy’ – 4 weeks of off the job trainingwith experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident andready to support our youngpeople.
Join the UK’sbest special education and careprovider
Our youngpeople deserve the best possible future and we feel the same aboutour teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with apurpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to beyourself.
TheWitherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhancedDBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are anequal opportunities employer welcoming applications from allsections of thecommunity.
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Children’sSupport Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Careerin Care / Working with Children /SEMH