Residential Support Worker
Thorpe Astley, Leicestershire

Salary: £31,396.80 to £33,164.80 per year (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night
Overtime paid at £2.50 per hour after 160 hours per month

Shift pattern: 1 day on / 2 days off
Shifts typically run 8am to 11pm plus sleep-in

This Residential Support Worker role is based in a children’s home in Thorpe Astley, Leicestershire. The service is small, well organised and led with clear expectations around care, safeguarding and professional practice.

The home supports young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Staff are encouraged to work in a thoughtful, consistent way, building professional relationships and contributing to a stable and supportive living environment.

Training, supervision and development are part of how the service operates, not an afterthought. Managers remain involved in day-to-day practice and support staff to develop their skills and confidence over time.

The role

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and support to young people living in the home. The role combines practical support, emotional guidance and professional responsibility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting young people with daily routines, education, activities and appointments

• Building positive, appropriate relationships with young people

• Maintaining clear professional boundaries and responding to behaviour in line with care plans

• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and accurate written records

• Working closely with colleagues and external professionals

• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming home environment

• Completing sleep-in duties as part of the rota

What the organisation offers

• Structured pay progression with twice-yearly reviews

• Regular supervision and professional development

• Paid face-to-face training

• Bonuses linked to probation, appraisal and service outcomes

• Additional annual leave for your birthday

• Company pension scheme

• Paid Christmas events

• Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates

• Supportive and experienced leadership within the home

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving as part of the role

• Experience working in children’s residential care

• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent - desirable

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A good understanding of safeguarding and professional practice

• Enhanced DBS clearance

Apply

This role would suit a Residential Support Worker looking for a well-led home with clear expectations, consistent routines and opportunities for professional development.

Apply with your CV to be considered.