Senior Children's Residential Support Worker
2 days ago
Middlesbrough
Working in our Childrenâs Homes means being a part of a young personâs day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. Our shift leaders enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults â an incredibly rewarding role to have. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory! Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Youâll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. Weâre looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, youâll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues. We know youâre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, youâll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people â plus youâll get: * Salary: Base salary of ÂŁ30,991 - ÂŁ35,400 * Bonuses: In addition to your base salary youâll do up 1-2 sleep ins per months, these are paid at ÂŁ80 per sleep and ÂŁ1,400 Attendance Allowance â assuming good attendance, ÂŁ1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation & ÂŁ1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment) * Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy * Holiday: Youâll work hard at WG, so youâll be rewarded with 7 weeksâ holiday * Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within our group â plus you could join our âAspireâ future managers programme * Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance â check out our benefits ___ Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance â check out our benefits * Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance * Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts * Meals provided while youâre at work * Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities â check out our homes ___ Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities â check out our homes * A recommend a friend scheme that offers a ÂŁ1,000 bonus every time Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyoneâs differences as thatâs what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs â and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You donât need experience, but there are a few things weâll be looking for from you: * A âcan doâ attitude â a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others * We genuinely care about our young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must * The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations * A full UK driving licence which youâve held for at least 12 months * If you donât have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), weâll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way Youâll start life as a RSW by joining our âCare Academyâ â 4 weeks of off the job training with experienced WG professionals to help you feel confident and ready to support our young people. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Weâre committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. 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 difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, weâll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, weâre better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. 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. For a full job description and person specification, please click ___. To view our ex-offenders policy please click ___. Childrenâs Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH