Children's Residential Support Worker

PSR Solutions; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins pay

Welcome bonus

Loyalty bonus

Induction training

Holiday entitlement

Medical cover

Meals provided

Wellbeing tools

Career progression

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our client’s team in Hinckley. The role involves caring for children and young people, maintaining daily routines, school prep, and facilitating engaging activities.

The position requires a full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months and prior experience in a children’s residential setting. A generous salary and comprehensive benefits accompany 40-hour weeks, with various bonuses and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude and team player approach.
• Genuine care for children and peers; honesty and empathy.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months.
• If you don't have Level 3 Diploma, we’ll fund study and support you throughout.

Responsibilities

• Care for young people daily, ensuring routines and activities run smoothly.
• Help with school readiness, homework, and planning activities.
• Engage in evenings and weekends with activities and outings.
• Create a positive, supportive environment guiding youths toward a positive future.

Skills

Team player

Empathy

Resilience

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children and Young People

Hinckley

£35,232 - £41,808

40 hours a week

2 x 15 hour shifts and 1 x 10 hour shift plus one sleep in a week

Applications MUST hold a driving license.

Applications MUST have previous experience of working in a children's residential home.

What your day will look like:

You'll take care of their young people day to day, making sure things run smoothly and creating lasting memories. This involves making sure they are up and ready for school, helping with homework, completing paperwork and planning activities. Evenings and weekends are for fun, whether that's playing on the Xbox, a game of football, having a film day or going go-karting - not a bad way to spend your day at work! Working there is never dull, and the work really matters. It's about tapping into each young person's needs, personality and potential - and guiding them toward a positive future.

What we're looking for

• A 'can do' attitude - a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• They genuinely care about their young people (and each other) so honesty and empathy is a must
• The resilience to be able to deal with challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence which you've held for at least 12 months
• If you don't have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), we'll pay for you to study and support you every step of the way

What our client offers

• Base salary of £29,992 - £36,568
• Bonuses: In addition to your base salary you'll do up to 4 sleep ins per months, these are paid at £80 per sleep (approx. £3,840 per year) and £1,400 Attendance Allowance - assuming good attendance, £2,000 Regional Allowance, £1,000 Welcome Bonus - on completion of 6 months employment & £1,000 Loyalty Bonus (after 12 months of employment)
• Training: A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy
• Holiday: You'll work hard, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of their team leaders and managers have been promoted from within their group - plus you could join their 'Aspire' future managers programme
• Flexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance.
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Meals provided while you're at work
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £2,000 bonus every time