Senior Childrens Support Worker

Senior Residential Support Worker (Children & Young People) – Children's Residential Care & Support

Location:

Coalville, Leicestershire, UK

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 DOE

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you thrive in supportive roles that challenge and reward you? We are recruiting for a leading specialist provider of children's residential care, seeking a dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join their warm and nurturing Emotional Well‑being Home in Braunstone, Leicestershire. This is an exciting opportunity to work full‑time, permanently, within a dynamic team committed to supporting young people aged 8‑18 who may present with complex needs.

• Build Trust:
  Develop nurturing, respectful relationships that promote independence, confidence, and emotional well‑being.
• Partnership Working:
  Collaborate effectively with parents, carers, and external professionals to deliver holistic care plans.
• Leadership:
  Support and lead Residential Support Workers, overseeing shift operations and team coordination.
• Home Environment:
  Contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and homely environment through daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and decorating.
• Administration:
  Accurately document care activities, behaviours, and incidents, maintaining up‑to‑date digital and physical records.
• Safeguarding:
  Ensure strict adherence to safeguarding policies, maintaining a secure environment and promoting the safety of all residents and staff.

• Qualifications:
  
  A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or a related field (or willingness to complete within set timeframe).
• Experience:
  
  Proven experience working with children and young people, with a minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role within residential care.
• Safeguarding:
  Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to work a shift pattern that includes evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Communication:
  Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate effectively for young people and work collaboratively within a team.

• Competitive Salary:
  Starting within a range of £25,000–£30,000, with opportunities for annual progression.
• Annual Leave: 26 days per year, increasing with service length up to 30 days, plus optional 5 days via the Holiday Plus scheme.
• Pension:
  Group Personal Pension scheme with matched employer contributions of 4% or 6%.
• Family‑Friendly Policies:
  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave options.
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, health cash plans, and Cycle2work schemes.
• Development Opportunities:
  Ongoing training and career development supported by our client's learning framework.

Join a dedicated team committed to transforming young lives through compassionate support and professional care. Apply today to make a meaningful difference!

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone