Children''s Residential Support Worker

Job description

£35,232 – £41,808* *Assuming good attendance and up to four sleep-ins per month

Could you be the person they remember? Maybe you taught them how to cook their favourite meal. Took them to their first football match. Helped them through a day they really didn't want to face. Or were simply there, every time you said you would be.

At Witherslack Group those moments matter. As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll help create a safe, nurturing home where young people can build confidence, develop independence and look towards their future.

A Place to Call Home Our children''s home in Rugby is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and provides a warm, nurturing environment where young people can feel safe, supported and able to be themselves.

"Children are thriving because of the care they receive in this child-centred, highly supportive environment. Children's experiences and progress are at the heart of everything and they make significant, sustained progress from their starting points. Children say that they are happy, safe and are proud to call this their home. They have developed strong and connected relationships with staff."
Ofsted - August 2026

And from someone whose opinion matters most to us:
"I can sleep at night now. I'm so thankful for you all and the time and effort you put in, showing him how it feels to be loved and heard."
Family member of a young person – August 2026

More than a job description School runs. Cooking together. Homework. Appointments. Xbox. Football. Shopping trips. Days out. Difficult conversations. Celebrations. They're all part of the job.

But the most important part is the relationship you'll build with our young people.

You'll become a key worker and a consistent presence in our young people's lives - someone who listens, encourages, sets boundaries and helps them work towards what's next.

Some days will be brilliant. Others will be challenging. All of them matter.

Work that fits around life Residential care doesn't stop at 5pm. Your rota will include evenings, weekends and sleep-ins - our young people need consistency from the people around them.

But we also know our people have lives outside work.

That's why we offer flexibility within our rotas wherever we can, working with you to find a pattern that works for you, the team and - most importantly - our young people.

We'll help you become brilliant at it Experience with ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coventry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English