£36,231 – £40,640 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 shift leaders 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 which feel like a huge small victory!
Our homes accommodate young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. Our shift leaders are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.
Get out what you put in
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be a part of taking care of our young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. As a shift leader you will also make sure that the staff team are supported and the home is operating at our high standards, prepared to step up to deputise for the Team Leaders. We’re looking for someone able to relate to and build relationships with our young people. Compassionate, emotionally resilient, and supportive, you’ll also be able to provide the leadership that inspires your colleagues.
Benefits
- Salary: £36,231 – £40,640 (assuming good attendance)
- Sleep‑ins: up to 4 sleep ins per month, paid £80 each (up to £3,840 per year)
- Attendance Allowance: £1,400 per year (assuming good attendance)
- Induction: a full 4‑week Care Academy training
- Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday
- Progression: Career development within the group, opportunity to join our ‘Aspire’ future managers programme
- Flexible benefits: adjustable holiday allowance, pension and life insurance
- Wellbeing: employee assistance and wellbeing tools
- Medical cover: reimbursement for optician, dentist and other health costs, plus high‑street discounts
- Meals provided while at work
- Working environments: state‑of‑the‑art facilities at our homes
- Refer‑a‑friend scheme: £1,000 bonus for each referral that leads to a successful placement
Inclusive Workplace
Here at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences. Our young people come from all walks of life and have diverse backgrounds and needs. Our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities.
What We’re Looking For
- A ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Honesty and empathy – we genuinely care about our young people (and each other)
- Resilience – the ability to deal with challenging situations
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent); if not held, we will fund your studies and support you throughout
You’ll start life as a Residential Support Worker by joining our Care Academy – 4 weeks of off‑the‑job training with experienced professionals to build confidence and readiness.
About Witherslack Group
We are the UK’s leading specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs. Inclusion is a core value: we embrace individuality, champion neurodiversity and celebrate diverse perspectives. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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