Children's Residential Support Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to provide nurturing care to vulnerable children and young people within a residential setting.

You will work as part of a team, support safeguarding, contribute to care plans, and help with daily tasks such as cooking and maintaining a welcoming home. Flexible shifts including weekends and sleep-ins are involved, with a generous pension and 26 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willing to achieve within timeframe.
• Experience with children and young people in residential/educational settings is desirable.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and sector standards understanding.
• Flexible approach; willing to work sleep-ins, shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Build nurturing relationships to support independence, wellbeing and growth.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and professionals to meet individual needs.
• Support day-to-day home operations: cooking, cleaning and creating a welcoming environment.
• Document records in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards (Ofsted/CIW).
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment and adhere to safeguarding policies.
• Support care plans and behaviour strategies (MAPA/PBS) in line with sector frameworks.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Child welfare

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

The role involves providing nurturing support to vulnerable children and young people, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Building trusting, nurturing relationships that promote each young person's independence, wellbeing, and personal growth.
• Supporting the holistic care approach by working collaboratively with parents, carers, and professionals to meet each young person's individual needs.
• Contributing to the day-to-day running of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Accurately documenting and maintaining records in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards such as Ofsted and CIW.
• Promoting and maintaining a safe, supportive environment at all times, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Supporting the implementation of care plans and behaviour management strategies related to sector frameworks like MAPA/PBS.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to achieve this within a specified timeframe.
• Proven experience working with children and young people within residential care or educational settings (desirable but not essential).
• Strong practical knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and sector standards.
• A flexible approach, with willingness to work sleep-ins, shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
• A full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential) and an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary aligned with sector standards and experience.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development to support career progression in residential care.
• Generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays, with accruing holiday after years of service.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance, including hybrid approaches where appropriate.
• Access to employee wellbeing services, discounts, and benefits via our partner schemes.

Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent roles. We are an equal opportunities employer, and decisions are made on merit alone.