Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Witherslack Group•Washington Township, NJ

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Working in our Children’s Homes means being a part of a young person’s 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 – 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. Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re 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, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re 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. We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, just sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference. We live and learn with children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (such as Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or speech, language and communication needs), ADHD or complex learning needs. We have the most joined-up model in SEN, the best environments and we are proud of what we do. Mission: We are the leading provider of specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.

Requirements

Ability to relate to and build relationships with young people
Compassionate
Emotionally resilient
Supportive
Ability to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues
A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
Honesty and empathy
Resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months
Subject to an enhanced DBS check and an online search

Nice To Haves

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Being a part of a young person’s day to day life, being there for the highest highs and lowest lows
Enable young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults
Take care of young people day to day
Make sure things run smoothly and create lasting memories
Make sure that the staff team are supported
Ensure the home is operating at high standards
Be prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders

Benefits

Base salary of £30,991 - £35,400
Up to 4 sleep ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year)
£1,400 Attendance Allowance – assuming good attendance
£1,000 Welcome Bonus - on successful completion of probation
£1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
7 weeks’ holiday
Career development and progression opportunities
Opportunity to join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
Flexible benefits package (increase/decrease holiday allowance, pension and life insurance)
Host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
Medical cover (claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment)
Host of high-street discounts
Meals provided while you’re at work
Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
Recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
Company will cover the cost of an enhanced DBS check
Company will pay for you to study and support you every step of the way for a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) if you don’t already have it