Children’s Residential Home (EBD / SEMH)
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (LE10)
Service: 2-bed therapeutic home
Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per year
Rota: 1 on / 2 off with regular sleep-ins (£50 per night)
Overtime: +£2.50 per hour after 160 hours per month

Join a small, settled home where your leadership helps young people feel safe, seen and supported; and where you’ll be trusted to lead shifts your way.

This is a relationship-focused home for children with emotional and social needs. You’ll be part of a thoughtful, consistent team backed by senior leaders who understand the work. The provider has a strong reputation, with all homes rated Good or Outstandingby Ofsted, and they’ve built a culture where quality care is possible because people are properly supported.

As Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll guide the team on shift, keep things calm and predictable, and help young people build trust and stability through everyday routines.

The Role

• Lead shifts confidently; handovers, delegation, incidents and debriefs.

• Build meaningful relationships through trauma-informed, relational practice.

• Support daily life; school, appointments, family time and activities.

• Coach and mentor staff, modelling calm, consistent care on the floor.

• Keep recording clear and purposeful; daily logs, incidents, risks and LAC reports.

• Contribute to care plans and reviews, keeping progress on track.

• Follow safeguarding pathways with accuracy and accountability.

• Help keep the home welcoming, tidy and genuinely homely.

What you’ll bring

• At least 18 months’ experience in children’s residential care, including shift-leading.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification).

• A clear, confident communication style and strong written recording.

• Calm, reflective leadership that balances nurture with firm boundaries.

• A full UK manual driving licence (essential for community visits and appointments).

Pay, perks and progression

• Sleep-ins at £50 per night

• Overtime +£2.50/hour after 160 monthly hours

• Structured pay bands linked to PDPs and appraisals

• Twice-yearly pay reviews (March & October)

• Bonuses for probation, annual appraisal and Ofsted outcomes

• Funded qualifications, face-to-face training and protected CPD time

• Clinical input and regular reflective supervision

• 8 hours’ birthday leave and a paid Christmas celebration

• Company pension, Employee Assistance Programme and refer-a-friend bonus

• Clear career development towards Deputy and Registered Manager roles

Why this role

A small home with real stability. A team that believes in reflection, not reaction. Leaders who listen, care and back good practice. If you want a senior post where you can lead confidently, shape culture on shift and build genuine, lasting relationships with young people, this could be the perfect next step.

How to apply

Send your CV or apply directly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted quickly for an initial chat. Safer recruitment applies (Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references required).