Children's Residential Support Worker
Witherslack Group
Moorgate, LancasterView 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
The role supports young people living in a children’s home, helping them with daily activities and emotional needs. It suits caring, patient people who can handle both happy and tough moments and are ready for occasional overnight stays.
What you'll need
- Be at least 18 years old and have a relevant caring qualification or experience
- Pass a DBS (criminal record) check
- Show good communication and listening skills
- Be able to work evenings and up to four sleep‑ins per month
- Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any work with children or vulnerable groups on your CV
- Prepare references who can speak about your caring abilities
- Be ready to discuss how you manage stress and challenging behaviour
- Show flexibility for night shifts and sleep‑ins in your cover letter
- Research the Witherslack Group to show genuine interest
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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
7 October 2026
Last checked
17 October 2026
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