Children's Residential Support Worker
17 hours ago
Hinckley
£35,232 – £41,808* *Assuming good attendance and up to four sleep-ins per month Could You Be the Person They Remember?\n Imagine being the one who taught a young person how to cook their favorite meal, took them to their first football match, or simply stood by them on tough days. At Witherslack Group, these moments matter. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing home where young people can build confidence, develop independence, and look forward to their future. A Place to Call Home\n Our children’s home in Hinckley is rated Good by Ofsted, providing a warm and supportive environment where young people can truly be themselves. \n “Children are spoken about warmly and with positive regard. Staff want the best for the children.” \n — Ofsted, August 2026 \n And from someone whose opinion matters most to us: \n “I was there to see if the staff at your home are looking after you safely and with care. I think that they are doing a good job of this.” \n — Dan, Ofsted Inspector, August 2026 More Than a Job Description\n School runs, cooking together, homework help, appointments, Xbox, football, shopping trips, difficult conversations, and celebrations—these are all part of the job. But the most important aspect is the relationship you’ll build with our young people. \n You’ll become a key worker and a consistent presence in their lives—someone who listens, encourages, sets boundaries, and helps them work towards their goals. \n Some days will be brilliant. Others will be challenging. All of them matter. Work That Fits Around Life\n Residential care doesn’t stop at 5 PM. Your rota will include evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins—our young people need consistency from those around them. \n But we also understand that you have a life outside of work. \n That’s why we offer flexibility within our rotas, working with you to find a pattern that suits you, the team, and—most importantly—our young people. We’ll Help You Become Brilliant at It\n Experience with children and young people is valuable, but we’re also looking for someone who can listen, stay calm, build trust, work as part of a team, and keep showing up. \n You’ll start with four weeks at our Care Academy, learning from experienced Witherslack Group professionals before fully settling into the home. If you don’t already hold the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we’ll support you in achieving it. What You’ll Get From Us\n\n • £29,992 - £36,568 - base salary\n, • £80 per sleep-in - with up to four sleep-ins per month\n, • £1,400 Attendance Allowance - subject to good attendance\n, • Annual pay review - in line with the national increase for employees on NJC pay scales\n, • Exceptional Merit Award - opportunity for additional recognition\n, • DBS paid for by us\n, • 7 weeks’ holiday - plus a flexible benefits package\n, • Career development - including our Aspire future managers programme\n, • Health and wellbeing - including medical cover, employee assistance, and high-street discounts\n, • Meals while you’re at work\n, • £1,000 Recommend a Friend bonus - for every successful referral\nThose Huge Small Victories\n Then there will be the day a young person achieves something they couldn’t do six months ago. It might seem small to everyone else, but you’ll know just how huge it is. \n That’s why we celebrate the little things—because in our homes, they often mean everything. Join the UK’s Best Special Education and Care Provider\n At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and truly belongs. \n As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing differences—especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. \n We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognized as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. \n By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people, and families we serve, ensuring every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. \n 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.