Senior Residential Care Worker- Leicester

Senior Residential Care Worker - Leicester (LE6)
Location: Leicester (LE6)
Role: Senior Residential Care Worker
Service: 2-bed Children's Residential Home
Age Range: 8-17 years
Needs: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Salary: £14.90 per hour + £45 per sleep-in
Hours: 160 hours per month
Qualification: Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce

About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to support children and young people within a nurturing and therapeutic home environment.
You will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting staff, and delivering high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
• Provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care to young people
• Support children with EBD to manage behaviours and build resilience
• Act as a positive role model and build meaningful relationships
• Contribute to care planning, reviews, and safeguarding practices
• Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and the wider team
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations & safeguarding standards

(Aligned with core duties such as leading shifts, safeguarding, and supporting development as outlined in the )
Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (essential)
• Experience working in children's residential care
• Experience supporting young people with EBD
• Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff
• Strong safeguarding knowledge

What You'll Get

• Competitive hourly rate + sleep-in payments
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to progress within children's residential care
• Ongoing training and development

Interested?
If you're looking for your next step in children's residential care, I'd love to hear from you.
Please give me a call on 0121 480 8217 or apply today.