Children's Residential Support Worker
Witherslack Group
Helsington, KendalView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
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Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will look after children in a residential home, helping with daily routines, emotional support and future planning. The role suits caring people who can handle both happy moments and tough times and who are ready for occasional night stays (sleep‑ins).
What you'll need
- Be over 18 and have the right to work in the UK.
- Show experience or training in caring for children or vulnerable people.
- Be able to stay overnight up to four times a month (sleep‑ins).
- Have good communication and listening skills.
- Pass a background check (DBS) and be willing to undergo health screening.
How to boost your chances
- Write a clear cover letter that shows why you enjoy helping young people.
- Highlight any previous work in residential or youth settings.
- Mention your flexibility for night shifts and weekend work.
- Prepare references who can speak about your caring nature.
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Job description
£35,232 - £41,808 assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep ins per month Those huge small victories 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 support workers 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 wh…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
1 October 2026
Last checked
18 October 2026
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