Role: Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker / Deputy Manager Location: Multiple Positions available across Leicestershire Type: Full-time, permanent The Role: We’re recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Worker / Deputy Manager to join a children’s residential home in Leicester. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to young people with complex needs, combining hands-on care with day-to-day leadership in a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support a small team of Residential Support Workers to deliver high-quality care * Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to promote welfare and independence * Oversee daily routines, activities, appointments and individual support plans * Promote safeguarding, dignity and emotional wellbeing; manage challenging behaviour using therapeutic approaches * Contribute to care planning, risk assessments and multi-agency meetings * Maintain accurate records, reports and documentation to support compliance What you’ll need: * NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare (or working towards) * At least 2 years’ experience within a children’s residential care setting * Experience supporting young people with ASC, mental health, emotional or behavioural needs * Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of childcare legislation * Confident leadership/mentoring skills and excellent communication * Full UK driving licence * Enhanced DBS (or willingness to complete checks) Benefits: * Company pension scheme * Paid face-to-face training + ongoing professional development * Performance-based bonuses (annual appraisal/probation/Ofsted bonuses) * Paid Christmas party + extra annual leave for your birthday * Employee assistance scheme Apply today to join a team helping young people build confidence, independence and skills for a brighter future. Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer; decisions are made on merit alone