Residential Support Worker

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution

Full holiday entitlement

Job summary

Leicester City Council is recruiting Residential Support Workers to care for children in our eight OFSTED-rated homes across Leicester. The role is full-time (37 hours) with shift work, including evenings and weekends, and sponsorship is not available.

You will support young people’s growth, complete care plans, and work within a supportive team. The council emphasizes empathy, resilience and adaptability, with a strong focus on safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable children or young people in voluntary or paid settings.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• Ability to work in different locations.
• Full Right to Work in the UK – Sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and support to young people in a residential setting.
• Meeting the physical and emotional needs of the young people.
• Engaging in activities that promote their development and well-being.
• Working collaboratively with team members to create a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to care plans.
• Participating in shift work, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Reference: REQ8021

Description: Full Time / 37 Hours / Permanent Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Make a real difference every day. Become a Residential Support Worker at one of our children's homes, where you'll nurture young people's growth and wellbeing in a supportive team that invests in you. Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? We have 8 children's homes ran by Leicester City Council rated as 'Good' and 'Outstanding' by OFSTED, which offer a warm and supportive environment for children and young people to thrive. We're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our teams as Residential Support Workers. In this role, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people feel valued, supported, and empowered. You'll use your empathy, resilience, and positive approach to meet their needs, while helping them build confidence and thrive. You will be part of a compassionate team that values every member. Our residential workers come from various backgrounds, and we are eager to support new team members as they grow in this rewarding role.

Region: Central

Location: Various locations across Leicester City

Salary: *GBP*28,598 - *GBP*31,022

Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*42,300.95

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time,

Full Time / 37 Hours / Permanent

Sponsorship is not available.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Make a real difference every day. Become a Residential Support Worker at one of our children's homes, where you’ll nurture young people’s growth and wellbeing in a supportive team that invests in you.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? We have 8 children's homes ran by Leicester City Council rated as 'Good' and 'Outstanding' by OFSTED, which offer a warm and supportive environment for children and young people to thrive. We’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our teams as Residential Support Workers.

Your main duties will include - Providing high-quality care and support to young people in a residential setting. - Meeting the physical and emotional needs of the young people. - Engaging in activities that promote their development and well-being. - Working collaboratively with team members to create a safe and supportive environment. - Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to care plans. - Participating in shift work, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. To be successful in this role, you will need - Experience working with vulnerable children, young people or adults, either in voluntary, or paid work or other relevant setting. - A background in supporting individuals with diverse needs. - A commitment to ongoing professional development and training. - An ability to work in different locations - Full Right to Work in the UK – Sponsorship is not available. Under the Equality Act 2010, you must be aged 21 and over and upon being offered a post, we will do an enhanced DBS check, qualifications check and reference checks. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following behaviours - A caring and compassionate approach to working with young people. - Resilience in handling challenging situations, both physically and emotionally. - Strong teamwork skills, contributing positively to a collaborative environment. - Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of young people and the team. Working Hours And Benefits This role involves working shifts, including Early shifts: 7 am or 8am- 3:00 pm Late shifts: 2:00 pm - 10:00 or 11 pm Sleep in shifts with an allowance paid to undertake these A rota system, working 2 weekends in 3, with a 3-week rolling rota. We offer generous enhancements for shift work, including additional pay for hours worked as overtime, nights, weekends and bank holidays. This can significantly increase your annual earnings. At Leicester City Council, we offer A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. Opportunities for professional development and training. A supportive environment that encourages personal growth. A chance to be part of a community-focused organisation that truly cares. If you are excited about working with young people, enjoy variety and fun, and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a warm, homely environment, we would love to hear from you!

Your main duties will include

• Providing high-quality care and support to young people in a residential setting.
• Meeting the physical and emotional needs of the young people.
• Engaging in activities that promote their development and well-being.
• Working collaboratively with team members to create a safe and supportive environment.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to care plans.
• Participating in shift work, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people or adults, either in voluntary, or paid work or other relevant setting.
• A background in supporting individuals with diverse needs.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
• An ability to work in different locations
• Full Right to Work in the UK – Sponsorship is not available.

Working Hours And Benefits

• Early shifts: 7 am or 8am- 3:00 pm
• Late shifts: 2:00 pm - 10:00 or 11 pm
• Sleep in shifts with an allowance paid to undertake these
• A rota system, working 2 weekends in 3, with a 3-week rolling rota.

At Leicester City Council, we offer

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive environment that encourages personal growth.
• A chance to be part of a community-focused organisation that truly cares.

If you are excited about working with young people, enjoy variety and fun, and are ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a warm, homely environment, we would love to hear from you!