Senior Residential Support Worker - Contextual Safeguarding Home

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Buy Your Leave

Sick pay from day 1

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Store discount

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Learning and Development

Job summary

Barnardo's in Hinckley is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to lead a Contextual Safeguarding Home for children and young people aged 8-18. The role involves safeguarding, report writing, and coordinating with families and professionals to ensure best outcomes.

The post requires a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, a valid UK driving licence, and supervisory experience, with weekend and bank holiday shifts. Salary range £29,597–£39,048, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• A valid UK driving licence.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory/shift-leading role within residential care.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and procedures.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted, nurturing relationships to promote wellbeing, independence and strengths.
• Lead and support Residential Support Workers.
• Collaborate with families, carers and external professionals to achieve outcomes for young people.
• Assist with household tasks to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of information and reports.
• Uphold safeguarding policies at all times.
• Promote a safe, caring environment for children and colleagues.
• Be a positive role model helping young people develop life and social skills.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with children

Supervisory experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication and leadership

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire Full-time | Permanent

Are you ready for a rewarding new challenge? Do you have experience supporting children and young people and a passion for helping them reach their full potential?

Barnardo's is seeking a committed and compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join our new Contextual Safeguarding Home, Hopes Place, in Hinckley. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative service supporting some of Leicestershire's most vulnerable children and young people.

About the Service

As the UK's largest children's charity, Barnardo's is working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council to develop and deliver a range of residential homes across the county.

Hopes Place our beautiful new home in Hinckley support children & young people between 8-18 years facing risks around exploitation, by identifying and responding to harm and abuse posed to them outside of their home environment and understanding the importance of intervention. The service provide up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills..

Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Build trusted, nurturing relationships that promote children's wellbeing, independence, and strengths.
• Lead, guide, and support Residential Support Workers in their daily duties.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and external professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the home, including household tasks such as cooking and maintaining a welcoming environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of information and reports.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Promote a safe, caring, and supportive environment for children and colleagues.
• Act as a positive role model, helping young people develop valuable life and social skills.

Essential requirements to evidence in your written application:

• A valid UK driving licence.
• A Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete the qualification within the required timeframe.
• Experience working with children and young people.
• At least one year's experience in a supervisory or shift-leading role within a residential care setting.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding practices and procedures.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jen Pickup at [e-mail].

When completing your application, please demonstrate how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements outlined in the Person Specification, Job Description, and Additional Information document, taking into account the context of this specialist service.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, vacancies may close before the advertised closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

values

People & Culture

Workplace Offer: What it means for you

• The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
• Service related sick pay from day 1
• Cycle2work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loans
• 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer

*T&C's apply based on contract

• Reference number:23706
• Job Title:Senior Residential Support Worker - Contextual Safeguarding Home
• Location:Hinckley
• Locality:Leicestershire
• Contract type:Permanent
• Hours:37
• Salary:£29,597 - £39,048
• Closing Date:31 December 2026
• Interview Date:To be confirmed

Benefits

Vacancy Alerts

Additional Info

• Barnardo's Workplace Offer Visual Summary.pdf (27.58 KB)
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Dec 2024.pdf (164.07 KB)
• Senior Residential Children & Young People's Worker - Leicestershire Residential Services - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (236.00 KB)
• Additional Information Sheet - Senior Residential Support Worker (1).pdf (113.21 KB)