Residential Support Worker

Job Description

Our role at Witherslack Group is to give the young people who live in our childrens homes a sense of security that they may have struggled to find until now. Thats why job security is part of whats on offer here for you, as a Residential Support Worker. We want you to have a long-term positive impact on the young people you work with. So, making sure you feel well taken care of and confident about your future here is vitally important to us.Do you consider yourself a real people person who is naturally caring and can quickly build relationships If so, youll find working for Witherslack Group as a Residential Support Worker a highly fulfilling job. Working with teenage boys and girls (who, like any others, can exhibit difficult behaviour) youll need a special type of empathy, compassion, strength and resilience. Our homes are mixed gender and all our young people need role models they can easily relate to - someone they can build a rapport with and who can make a real difference to their lives. Youll be planning social and leisure activities, supporting domestic duties and helping with hobbies - from football to netball, musical instruments to playing video games. Or simply chatting about a whole range of topics theyre interested in. Whatever theyre into, youll know how to talk to them on a level and build a relationship, so you can meet their individual needs and help create a home environment that they feel safe in. In short, its all about your sense of wanting to build a positive experience for our young people.About youWere looking for the kind of individual who gets along naturally with everyone, and can also say yes to the following: Youve got the right attitude and approach, whether or not youve got previous experience in care or a similar role (although it would be advantageous) Youre keen to complete a Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) within two years (if you dont have it or its equivalent already) - which well pay for! You have held a full UK driving licence for at least 12 months Youd like to work in a place that takes issues like coronavirus so seriously, that it will not only allow you to interview by video to help keep everyone safe, but will also make sure as an employee youre taken care of financially should you fall ill and need to self-isolateAbout usWitherslack Group are the UKs number 1 childrens home provider, as judged by Ofsted (our sector regulator). We are driven to provide the very best care and education for children and young people with complex, challenging needs. We have high staff-to-child ratios and in-house clinical teams, all contributing to our reputation for excellence and enhancing life opportunities.Are you looking for the perfect entry point or a way to grow your career in care At Witherslack Group we support and develop our staff to build careers with us and help them progress into careers that can earn upwards of £50,000.RewardThe benefit of doing a role like this is it feels good. Every day brings a sense of hard-won achievement and progress. There are also some outstanding rewards - in fact, our package is one of the best in the sector: £1,000 per annum Attendance Incentive Scheme 35 days holiday (including bank holidays) Contributory pension scheme, matched up to 5% Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary Well cover the £6,000 cost of your qualification Health cash plan e.g. dental, optical and physiotherapy 24/7 counselling service Cycle to Work and tax free Childcare VouchersThe Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.