About the Role
Join Witherslack Group as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Albrighton, Shropshire, on a full-time basis. Working in a children's home, you'll be part of young people's day-to-day lives, supporting them through their highest highs and lowest lows. As a shift leader, you'll help create a supportive environment where young people can enjoy their childhood and build towards adulthood. This is a challenging but rewarding role where even the smallest steps forward matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and support colleagues to deliver consistent, child-centred care.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and provide emotional and practical support.
- Help young people take part in daily routines and activities that develop confidence and independence.
- Respond calmly to challenging situations, keeping young people's wellbeing at the centre of your approach.
- Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain clear records to support continuity of care.
What You'll Need
- Experience supporting children or young people, with the ability to take on senior responsibilities in a residential setting.
- The confidence to guide colleagues and help coordinate day-to-day support during shifts.
- A patient, empathetic approach and resilience when working through difficult moments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
- A commitment to safeguarding and flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins where required.
What's on Offer
- A listed salary of £32,253, with advertised earnings of £36,231–£40,640 assuming good attendance and up to four sleep-ins per month.
- A full-time role with Witherslack Group in Albrighton, Shropshire.
- The opportunity to lead shifts and make a meaningful difference to young people's everyday lives.
- Rewarding work helping children build confidence, independence and pathways towards adulthood.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing to express your interest in joining Witherslack Group. Highlight your experience supporting young people and your readiness to take on a senior residential support role.