Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

Job Description:

Role: Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum
Hours: Shift pattern including nights, weekends, and statutory holidays

An established children’s residential home providing a therapeutic and nurturing environment for young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is committed to promoting positive development, safety, and wellbeing through a compassionate, values-driven approach.

The Role:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Support Worker to lead shifts and provide high-quality care for young people. You will support daily activities, education, and statutory meetings, ensuring a consistent, therapeutic approach. The role also includes supervising and mentoring staff, maintaining high standards within the home, and safeguarding the welfare of all residents.

Key Responsibilities:

·Lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure consistent, high-quality care in line with regulations
·Support young people’s daily routines, education, therapy, and personal development
·Implement care plans, risk assessments, and LAC documentation, attending statutory meetings as required
·Safeguard young people, respond to challenging behaviours, and promote positive outcomes
·Build strong relationships with families, social workers, and external professionals
·Assist with household tasks, budgeting, and maintaining a safe, homely environment
·Contribute to staff induction, training, and professional development
·Complete accurate reports, records, and administrative duties
·Provide cover for management when required and participate in the on-call system

Requirements:

·NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People (essential)
·Good standard of English (written and spoken)
·Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care, First Aid, Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, or Health & Safety (desirable)
·Experience supporting young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
·Experience leading shifts and supervising staff teams
·Ability to complete reports and attend multi-agency meetings
·Experience with ASC, mental health, or complex needs (desirable)
·Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
·Resilient, empathetic, and able to handle challenging behaviour
·Flexible, person-centred, and committed to safeguarding
·Ability to drive home transport (desirable)

If you have the skills, experience, and passion to make a difference in young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Senior Support Worker.