Witherslack Group
Children's Residential Support Worker
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Children’s Residential Support Worker
£29,034 - £35,400 per annum (with additional allowances - see below)
Those Huge Small Victories
Working in our Children’s Homes means being part of a young person’s day-to-day life—through the highest highs and lowest lows. Our Support Workers help young people reclaim their childhood and build pathways toward confident futures. It’s a deeply rewarding role, filled with moments that feel like huge small victories along the way.
Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming for the very best outcomes. Our teams thrive on nurturing those small, meaningful positive changes.
🎥 Check out this video to see what life as a Children’s Residential Support Worker is like.
Get Out What You Put In
You’ll help create lasting memories while ensuring day-to-day stability for the young people you support. Your responsibilities include:
- Ensuring young people are prepared for school and managing paperwork
- Assisting with homework and daily routines
- Planning joyful activities—whether through gaming, sports, movie nights, go-karting, or anything fun!
- Becoming part of their support system to help guide them toward a positive future
Working here is anything but dull—what you do makes a real difference.
What We Do for You
This isn’t just a job; it’s a fulfilling career with generous benefits:
Benefits at a Glance
- Salary: £29,034 - £35,400 (per annum)
- Incentives: Up to 4 sleep-ins per month, paid at £80 each (~£3,840 per year), plus a £1,400 Attendance Allowance (for good attendance)
- Training: A 4-week induction on our Care Academy (fully paid)
- Holidays: 7 weeks’ holiday to recharge
- Progression: Career opportunities within Aspire (future managers programme) and leadership roles (most team leaders and managers were promoted internally)
- Flexible benefits: Adjust your holiday allowance, pension, life insurance—check out our full benefits here
- Wellbeing: Access to a range of tools, support, and advice including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Medical cover: Reimbursement for health costs such as opticians or dental appointments
- High-street discounts and other well-being perks
- Onsite meals provided
- Stunning homes with top facilities (explore here)
- Recommending friends? You earn £1,000 referral bonus (for each new recruit)
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Bring Your Whole Self to Work
At Witherslack Group, our success comes from celebrating everyone’s uniqueness—just as we champion the diverse young people we support. Our workforce reflects the backgrounds we serve, creating teams that listen, encourage, and inspire.
What We’re Looking for (No Experience Necessary!)
- A can-do attitude—someone who rolls up their sleeves and teams up with others
- An understanding that you care deeply about and for young people (and each other)
- Resilience to handle challenging situations while maintaining empathy
- A full UK driving licence (held for at least 12 months)
- No required qualifications? No problem. We’ll provide you with sponsorship and support to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if needed.
Your First Step: Care Academy
Before starting as a Residential Support Worker (RSW), you’ll join our 4-week ‘Care Academy’. Our expert team will guide you through practical, hands-on learning to ensure you’re fully prepared.
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Join the UK’s Best Special Education and Care Provider
At Witherslack Group, inclusion isn’t just a policy—it’s in our DNA. We foster an environment where everyone—slow-paced workers as much as thirsty young people—feels valued and welcomed.
As a provider specialising in special educational needs (SEN), we champion individuality, neurodiversity, and unique perspectives. This belief extends to our teams, community, and the young people we serve.
Our Commitment
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer and deeply respect access and safeguarding rights.
Do you need any adjustments during recruitment or in the workplace? We’ll be here, every step with you.
Building a diverse and inclusive team ensures we can meet young people’s needs more effectively, letting each member thrive.
Safeguarding
The Witherslack Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (we cover the cost) and an online search.
We are an equal opportunities employer, celebrating differences within our community.
For a full job description, visit our job details. For our ex-offenders policy, visit our policy page.
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