Senior Support Worker- Children and Young People

Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker (Children & Young People) – Children’s Residential Care & Support

Location: Braunstone, Leicestershire, UK

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 DOE

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in supportive roles that challenge and reward you? We are recruiting for a leading specialist provider of children’s residential care, seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join their warm and nurturing Emotional Well-being Home in Braunstone, Leicestershire. This is a exciting opportunity to work full-time, permanently, within a dynamic team committed to supporting young people aged 8–18 who may present with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build Trust: Develop nurturing, respectful relationships that promote independence, confidence, and emotional well-being.

• Partnership Working: Collaborate effectively with parents, carers, and external professionals to deliver holistic care plans.

• Leadership: Support and lead Residential Support Workers, overseeing shift operations and team coordination.

• Home Environment: Contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and homely environment through daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and decorating.

• Administration: Accurately document care activities, behaviours, and incidents, maintaining up-to-date digital and physical records.

• Safeguarding: Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding policies, maintaining a secure environment and promoting the safety of all residents and staff.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualifications: A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or a related field (or willingness to complete within set timeframe).

• Experience: Proven experience working with children and young people, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role within residential care.

• Safeguarding: Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and policies.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for young people and work collaboratively within a team.

Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Starting within a range of £25,000–£30,000, with opportunities for annual progression.

• Annual Leave: 26 days per year, increasing with service length up to 30 days, plus optional 5 days via the HolidayPlus scheme.

• Pension: Group Personal Pension scheme with matched employer contributions of 4% or 6%.

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave options.

• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, health cash plans, and Cycle2work schemes.

• Development Opportunities: Ongoing training and career development supported by our client’s learning framework.

Join a dedicated team committed to transforming young lives through compassionate support and professional care. Apply today to make a meaningful difference!

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