WILDERNESS WAY
Childrens Residential Support Worker
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Children’s Residential Support Worker – Transform Lives at Wilderness Way (Penrith/Local Area)
This role is based in Penrith and surrounding areas. Due to flexible shift patterns, we welcome applicants from a wider region. See below for further details.
About the Role
Your work could change a child’s life forever. As a Residential Support Worker at Wilderness Way, you’ll play a vital role in offering structure, emotional support, and fun to children who need it most—whether you’re bringing years of experience or starting fresh in a rewarding new career.
Why Join Us?
Take comfort in our robust work-life balance and comprehensive benefits package:
- Flexible working: Set your own shift patterns, including sleeping-in nights.
- Generous leave:
- 7 weeks’ annual paid leave + extra leave after 2 years (6 days) and 5 years (3 days).
- Career progression:
- A thorough induction and 6-month welcome program to prepare you for success.
- Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare to help you build qualifications safely alongside working.
- Monetary rewards:
- A £1,000 referral bonus for every friend you successfully recruit.
- Well-being support:
- Medicash health benefits (optical, dental cashback, 24/7 GP access).
- A selection of wellness perks and discounts (gyms, high-street brands, restaurants).
- Life assurance worth twice your annual salary.
- Future savings:
- Automatic enrolment into a company pension.
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What Your Day Entails
Every day is different—dynamic, fulfilling, and deeply rewarding. Duties may include:
- Cooking nutritious meals for children.
- Organising playful activities outdoors, whether that’s a game of football, a craft session, or musical provisions.
- Providing emotional support and structure in a small, close-knit team (approximately 6 members).
- Collaborating with Managers, specialist multidisciplinary teams, and Outdoor Experts to deliver quality residential care.
- Empowering children on their path towards long-term confidence and brighter futures.
(Workforce Neans an average of 10-11 working days per month—giving you time for work-life balance while making a difference.)
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals who share our passion for giving children stability and hope:
- Experience with children:
- Whether in youth accommodation, education, sports, B&Bs, or other relevant environments—your hands-on passion matters most!
- Personal attributes:
- Resilient, empathetic, and resilient—always ready for challenges, but unfazed and positive.
- Qualifications (flexible):
- Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce is beneficial and fully funded by us—completion will not compromise your rights to a job or worker’s rights.
- Sufficient language and communication skills to support children;
- A DBS Check is a requirement.
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- Explore and qualify with an informed interview + reference check process.
- Successful candidates are required to undergo Safer Recruitment checks including:
- Reference-checking.
- Enhanced DBS (vat paid to candidate).
- Online and social media screening.
Wilderness Way is committed to safeguarding children and families. We champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background, experience, or protected* characteristic.*
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