Senior Residential Support Worker

Portman Recruitment; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-week induction programme

Up to 7 weeks' annual leave

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical cashback scheme

Meal provided on shift

High street discounts

Referral bonus £1,000

Job summary

Portman Recruitment is seeking a Senior Children\'s Residential Support Worker in Hinckley to join our client\'s homes. You will help young people navigate daily life, build positive experiences and school-ready routines, and support the staff team to deliver high-quality care.

The role requires leadership, resilience and compassion, with a focus on safeguarding and relationship-building. A Level 3 Diploma and full UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
• Genuine care, honesty and empathy for young people.
• Emotional resilience to manage challenging situations and maintain wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support young people daily, helping them engage in positive experiences and routines.
• Guide and support staff, deputising for Team Leaders when required.
• Build trusting relationships with young people and advocate their needs.
• Contribute to high standards of care and safeguarding in the home.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Salary: £36,231 - £40,640 per annum (assuming good attendance and up to 4 sleep-ins per month)

Those huge small victories

Working in our client's Children's Homes means being a part of a young person's day-to-day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll help young people regain their childhood and create pathways to become well-rounded adults – an incredibly rewarding role. There will be challenges along the way, but there will also be the smallest moments that feel like huge victories.

Our client's homes support young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, with the aim of achieving the very best outcomes. Every positive step is celebrated, no matter how small.

Get out what you put in

You'll play a key role in supporting young people on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the home runs smoothly while helping to create positive experiences and lasting memories.

As a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll provide guidance and support to the staff team, helping to maintain high standards of care and deputising for Team Leaders when required. We're looking for someone who can build strong, trusting relationships with young people and inspire colleagues through their leadership, resilience and compassion.

What our client offers

Our client recognises the commitment and dedication of its teams and offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including:

• Base salary: £30,991 - £35,400
• Up to 4 sleep-ins per month, paid at £80 per sleep (approximately £3,840 per year)
• Attendance Allowance: Up to £1,400 per year (subject to good attendance)
• Comprehensive 4-week induction programme
• Up to 7 weeks' annual leave
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and internal promotion
• Flexible benefits package, including options to increase or decrease holiday allowance, pension contributions and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Medical cashback scheme for dental, optical and other healthcare costs
• High street discounts
• Meals provided whilst on shift
• Modern, well-equipped working environment
• Recommend a Friend Scheme with a £1,000 referral bonus

Bring your whole self to work

Our client celebrates individuality and believes diverse teams create the best outcomes for young people. Their young people come from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and individual needs, and they are committed to building a workforce that reflects this diversity.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to support your colleagues
• Genuine care, honesty and empathy for young people
• Emotional resilience and the ability to manage challenging situations
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards the qualification with full support provided by our client)

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction programme designed to give you the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the role and provide outstanding support to young people.

Join a leading provider of specialist education and care

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, they understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference, particularly when it comes to neurodiversity. They celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences and the unique strengths each person brings to their community.

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Our client is committed to ensuring its recruitment and workplace practices are inclusive and accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment where required.

By building a diverse and inclusive workforce, our client is better able to support the children, young people and families they serve while ensuring every member of the team can thrive, develop and be their authentic self.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the employer) and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an online search. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.