Senior Residential Support Worker

Main Responsibility

We pride ourselves on our sector-leading provision and our commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children we look after. As such, we seek the highest calibre SRSW’s who truly have a passion for helping children, as well as the skills and personal qualities to lead others.

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, you will be the lead practitioner on shift.  You will mentor, support and coach new team members and draw upon your extensive experience to manage any challenges that may arise.  No two days are the same.  If you enjoy problem-solving and have confidence in your ability to make a difference to a child's life, then please apply. 

Our homes operate on a ratio of 2:1. You will work collaboratively with our education, therapy and outdoor teams as well as colleagues from the wider sector, keeping the children at the heart of all you do. You will have the support of a dedicated, compassionate, like-minded team, who are all committed to the achievement and wellbeing of both our children and everyone in the AWW community. 

The Ideal Candidate

You will already have achieved your Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Children and Young People’s Workforce. Ideally you will have experience in the Residential Children's Services sector, or have worked in a similar setting working with children with challenging behaviour.

This role offers a great work- life balance with our condensed working rota and sleep-ins, shifts start between 8am and 9am. Above all, we really want like-minded, passionate people who truly want to make a difference.

We are an equal opportunities employer and have a commitment to safeguarding children; we follow safer recruitment processes and proof of identification is required. All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. 

A Wilderness Way – specialist care that creates a path to a better tomorrow.

Package Description

Senior Residential Support Worker

£34,320 - £36,348 (this includes sleep in allowance)

Level 3 in Children & Young Peoples Workforce Diploma or Residential Care Required

Join us and you can expect:

• Pension Scheme,
• A 24/7 employee assistance and counselling programme
• Access to our above-and-beyond recognition scheme
• An in-depth induction and onboarding process supported by a dedicated academy team
• Fully funded training for your CPD and recognised qualifications
• Employee medical benefit scheme
• Lots of employee engagement events and discounts schemes
• Double time for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
• Refer a friend scheme

About the Company

AWW is one of the UK’s leading specialist providers of residential care for children who have suffered trauma and adversity.

We provide compassionate, nurturing care for children who are in crisis and have complex needs, supporting them to move from a difficult past to a brighter future. 

Our homes are located in the peaceful and inspirational countryside of Cumbria, Northumbria, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and southern Scotland. Here, children experience safety and stability, as well as our renowned spirit of adventure and challenge: the ‘Wilderness Way’. With our support, children are able to thrive.