Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker

Job Title: Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker
Location: Syston, Leicestershire
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time, 40 hours per week)

Job Description
We are recruiting a Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker to join a supportive children’s residential service in Syston, Leicestershire. This is a rewarding opportunity to help create a safe, consistent, trauma-informed home environment where young people can build confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker based in Syston, your daily duties will include:

• Supporting children and young people (typically ages 8–18) using a trauma-informed and relationship-based approach
• Leading and mentoring residential support staff on shift, promoting best practice and positive outcomes
• Working in partnership with families/carers and multi-agency professionals to deliver consistent care plans
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation, ensuring all information is timely and compliant
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and contributing to a safe, well-run home (including practical tasks as needed)

Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful as a Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker, you will need:

• Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare (or a commitment to achieve this within an agreed timeframe)
• Relevant experience supporting children and young people in a residential care setting
• At least 1 year’s supervisory/shift leader experience within children’s residential care
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence applying policies and procedures
• Flexibility for shift work, including weekends and bank holidays

Benefits & Work Environment

• Generous annual leave (increasing with service) plus the option to buy additional leave
• Pension scheme, wellbeing support, and access to employee assistance
• Learning & development opportunities and ongoing training
• A values-led environment focused on inclusion, support, and high-quality care

If you are a qualified Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker looking for an exciting new role in Syston, apply today!

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