Children's Residential Support Worker

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client: Witherslack Group (The UK’s leading special education and care provider)
Location: Crook, Durham
Contract Type: Regular / Full-Time
Salary: £34,274 - £40,640 (Includes base salary of £29,034 - £35,400 + approx. £3,840 for up to 4 sleep-ins per month + £1,400 Attendance Allowance)
Closing Date: Friday, July 24, 2026

Those Huge, Small Victories

Working in our Children’s Homes means being an essential part of a young person’s day-to-day life. This means being there for them through the highest highs and the lowest lows. As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will help young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs get their childhood back, guiding them on a pathway to becoming well-rounded adults.

There will be challenges along the way, but nothing matches the fulfillment of affecting even the smallest positive changes. Here, we celebrate the little things—the tiny moments that feel like a massive victory!

The Role: Get Out What You Put In

No two days are ever the same, and the work genuinely matters. You’ll take care of our young people daily, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories.

Your day-to-day will include:

Getting young people up and ready for school, helping with homework, and completing necessary paperwork.
Planning activities and tapping into each young person's unique personality and potential.
Enjoying evenings and weekends filled with fun—whether that’s playing on the Xbox, a game of football, a cozy film day, or going go-karting!

What We Do for You

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector:

Generous Time Off: 7 weeks of annual holiday.
Flexible Benefits: Customize your holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance to suit your needs.
Paid Training & Qualifications: Start with a full 4-week paid induction at our Care Academy. If you don't hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we will fully fund and support you to earn it while you work!
Career Progression: Most of our team leaders and managers have been promoted from within—plus you can join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme.
Health & Wellbeing: Medical cover to claim back the cost of opticians or dental appointments, employee assistance programs, and free meals while you're on duty.
Extra Perks: Beautiful working environments with top-tier facilities, high-street discounts, and a £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme.

What We Are Looking For

You don’t need prior experience to apply! We hire for attitude and train for skill. We are looking for:

A "can-do" attitude—you are a team player who willingly rolls up your sleeves to help others.
Deep honesty, empathy, and a genuine care for young people and your colleagues.
The emotional resilience required to navigate challenging situations.
A Full UK Driving Licence held for at least 12 months.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency and Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Our young people come from all walks of life, and we want our workforce to reflect that diversity so we can inspire them to be themselves. We celebrate neurodiversity, diverse backgrounds, and unique lived experiences. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are ready to support you with any workplace or interview adjustments you need.

Safeguarding Notice: Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (fully funded by us) and an online background search.