Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Coalville; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an incredible opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker in Thringstone, Leicester. This role involves supporting young individuals aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties in a dynamic and rewarding environment. You'll engage with the youth through fun activities, encouraging their independence while ensuring their safety and well-being. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to gain qualifications in the field. If you're passionate about making a difference in young lives, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Company Pension

28 Days Annual Leave

Access to Discounts

Comprehensive Training Package

NVQ Level 4 Qualification - Fully Funded

Sleep Allowance

Opportunities for Career Development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker is desirable.
• Must be over the age of 21 and a car driver.

Responsibilities

• Encourage young people to participate in activities and take responsibility.
• Maintain a safe and friendly environment for young people.
• Support challenging behavior safely and sympathetically.

Skills

Experience with Young People

Driving License

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

Ability to Handle Challenging Behaviors

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Have you always wanted to work as a children's Residential Support Worker but never had the chance?

We have an AMAZING opportunity for a Children's Residential Support Worker to join a children's residential service in Thringstone, Leicester, supporting young people between the ages of 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and challenging behaviours.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young people; to enable them to develop socially, emotionally, and behaviourally in a setting where they feel safe and cared for.

No two days are ever the same, so you need to be happy to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. It is challenging but incredibly rewarding work!

You will be committed, passionate, and able to engage, encourage, and mentor the young people, whilst having a whole lot of fun! Getting paid to play football, computer games, and going to theme parks is certainly a perk of the job!

**Due to the nature of the job and the activities involved, we are only able to consider applicants who have a full driver's license and a car (sleep allowance included)

Location: Thringstone, Leicester

Salary: £28,500 - £31,500

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time - 39hrs per week (shift pattern is flexible, however, you must be able to do between 6-10 sleep-ins per month, weekdays/weekends) 14/24 hour shifts available.

• Getting paid to go on bike rides and visit theme parks!
• Opportunity to do the NVQ level 4 Children & Young People qualification - fully funded!
• Company pension
• 28 days annual leave
• Access to discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximize earnings and career development
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

• Encouraging young people to participate in activities and take responsibility for their own lives depending on their age.
• Maintaining the homely, friendly culture and environment of the homes.
• Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Protecting children and young people from risks to their health and welfare.
• Providing support for the children and young people in the home and promoting their independence and well-being.
• Maintaining a safe environment for young people.
• Ensuring the safety of the students and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the care plans, guidelines, reward systems, and communication methods.
• Supporting challenging behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with staff, parents, social workers, and other professionals involved in the young people's lives such as psychologists.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker, or with Young People, is desirable.
• Experience within another healthcare or social care setting is desirable.
• You must be a car driver as you will be required to transport young people occasionally.
• You must be over the age of 21.
• NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People is desirable.
• You must be able to commute to Thringstone, Leicester.
• If you are passionate about the lives of young people and want to make a real difference, supporting young people between the ages of 8 - 18 with EBD, whilst starting on a career path within health & social care - this is the job for you!