Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker

Vetro Recruitment; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Group Pension

Family leave

EAP 24/7

Discount schemes

Cycle to work

Training & development

Job summary

Senior Residential Support Worker role in Syston, Leicestershire, is a permanent full-time position. The post involves supporting children and young people aged 8–18, supervising staff, maintaining a safe home environment, and coordinating with parents and professionals while upholding safeguarding policies.

Benefits include generous leave, hybrid options, pension contributions, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare or willingness to complete within a specified timeframe.
• Experience working with children and young people in a residential or similar setting.
• At least 1 year of supervisory/shift-leading experience in a residential care environment.
• Good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, nurturing relationships to promote the emotional well-being and independence of children and young people.
• Lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Contribute to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Document information accurately and ensure all records are up to date.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to support the children’s needs.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are strictly followed at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Education

A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Syston, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children and young people’s lives? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join our new Emotional Well-being Home in Syston, Leicestershire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team environment, helping vulnerable children and young people between the ages of 8-18 to develop confidence, independence, and emotional resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Building trusting, nurturing relationships to promote the emotional well-being and independence of children and young people.
• Leading and supporting the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Contributing to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe environment.
• Documenting information accurately and ensuring all records are up to date.
• Working in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to support the children’s needs.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are strictly followed at all times.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare or be willing to complete this within a specified timeframe.
• Relevant experience working with children and young people in a residential or similar setting.
• At least 1 year of supervisory and shift leading experience in a residential care environment.
• A good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days, increasing with service.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to a Group Personal Pension with employer contributions.
• Family-friendly leave options, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 support.
• Discount schemes, cycle-to-work scheme, and cashback offers.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.