Senior Residential Care Worker

TN United Kingdom; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Care Worker to join their compassionate team in Melton Mowbray. This role involves supporting young individuals aged 6–19, providing essential care and guidance to help them build futures and develop life skills. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, this organization offers a rewarding environment and competitive salary packages, along with a range of market-leading benefits. If you have a big heart and the desire to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Physical health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Passion for making a difference in the lives of young individuals.
• Ability to lead, train, and develop support workers.

Responsibilities

• Chaperoning individuals to appointments and activities.
• Administering medication and completing relevant paperwork.
• Leading and developing a skilled support team.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calmness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

NVQ equivalent

Job description

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Senior Residential Care Worker, Melton Mowbray

Client:

Little Acre

Location:

Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We offer competitive salary packages per year (with options to purchase more), including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
• Market-leading benefits through our Flexible Benefits PlatformVista:
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Our next Senior Residential Support Worker will have:

• Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or NVQ equivalent
• A big heart and passion to make a difference
• Patience, resilience, and calmness

Some of your duties will include:

• Chaperoning individuals to appointments and activities
• Completing relevant paperwork
• Household tasks
• Administering medication
• Leading, training, and developing support workers
• Helping maintain a skilled team

The Opportunity

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, are recruiting Senior Support Workers within Leicestershire. Little Acre is a five-bed registered accommodation supporting individuals aged 6–19 years, dedicated to building futures and developing life skills.

Located in Hickling Pastures, within commuting distance of Nottingham and Loughborough, our residential homes are friendly and rewarding environments.

Options Autism provides specialist education, care, and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties, adopting a person-centred approach.

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and adults. Successful applicants will undergo a free Enhanced DBS check and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.