Children’s Residential Support Worker

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Children’s Residential Support Worker

Locations: LE12 & LE3

Salary: £13.75 per hour + £73.89 per sleep-in

Make a Difference. Build a Career.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential? We are looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated Children’s Residential Support Workers to join our growing team.

Our homes support children and young people with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), providing safe, nurturing environments where they can thrive.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to have a lasting impact on a young person’s life while building a rewarding career with genuine progression opportunities.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour
• Excellent employee benefits
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression pathways
• Enrolment onto the Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification following successful completion of your probation
• A supportive management team that values your development

About the Role

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will:

• Provide high-quality care and support to children and young people
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Encourage independence, confidence and life skills
• Promote education, hobbies and positive experiences
• Maintain a safe, caring and structured home environment
• Support young people through challenges while celebrating their achievements

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children or young people (residential care experience is desirable but not essential)
• Are caring, patient and nurturing
• Have a positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Are resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
• Are committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people
• Hold a full UK driving licence (preferred, if applicable)

Why Join Us?

Every shift is an opportunity to change a life. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where your work is valued and your development is invested in, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company pension
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sileby LE12 & LE3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver’s Licence (required)

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