Senior Residential Support Worker

Location: Leicester

Salary: £30,160 + Sleep-In Payments (£60 per sleep)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

TL Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing children's residential care provider for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join a therapeutic children's homes across the Leicester area.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation that invests heavily in staff development, training and progression.

Multiple vacancies are currently available across Leicester, Thorpe Astley, Melton Mowbray and Hinckley, offering excellent opportunities for experienced residential childcare professionals looking for their next step.

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary of £30,160 per annum
• Additional sleep-in payments (£60 per sleep)
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Clear progression routes into Deputy Manager and Registered Manager positions
• Supportive management structure
• Company pension
• Performance-related bonuses
• Full induction and ongoing professional development

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing safe, nurturing and high-quality care to children and young people within a residential setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day operation of the home
• Safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes
• Supporting care planning and risk assessments
• Completing supervisions and supporting junior team members
• Building positive relationships with children and young people
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and company policies

Requirements

To be considered, applicants must have:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience within Children's Residential Care
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children's legislation
• Experience leading shifts within a residential setting
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Shift Pattern

• 1 day on / 2 days off rota
• Long day shifts with sleep-ins
• Excellent work-life balance

If you're an experienced Children's Residential professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact TL Recruitment Solutions for a confidential discussion.