Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Coalville; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential service in Thringstone, Leicester is seeking a passionate Children's Residential Support Worker. You will support young individuals aged 8-18 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties in a dynamic, rewarding environment. With opportunities for qualification and a commitment to making a difference, this is a fantastic chance to kick-start your career in health & social care.

Benefits

Opportunity for NVQ level 4 qualification - fully funded

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Discounts for shopping outlets, restaurants, and cinemas

Comprehensive Training Package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Residential Support Worker is desirable.
• Must be over the age of 21 and a car driver.
• Passionate about supporting young people with EBD.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging young people to participate in activities.
• Dealing with challenging behaviours when needed.
• Maintaining a safe environment and good relationships with involved professionals.

Skills

Engagement

Resilience

Motivation

Education

NVQ or QCF level 3 in Children & Young People

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04.07.2025

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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 behavioraly 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 drivers licence 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 go to 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 cinema's
• Comprehensive Training Package including scheduled ongoing face-to-face training and CPD planning
• Plenty of opportunities to maximise 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.
• Keeping 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 to promote 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 individual's; care plan, guidelines, reward system and preferred method of communication.
• Supporting taxing behaviour safely and sympathetically.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the staff, parents, Social Workers and other professionals that may be 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 from time to time.
• 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!