Senior Residential Support Worker
Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Melton Mowbray LE14
Full-time, permanent | £33,164.80 to £36,160.00 per year
Rota: 1 on / 2 off

This is a small, therapeutic two-bed home for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The focus is simple and consistent: safe relationships, clear routines and staff who know their young people well.

As Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a tight, experienced team and take a lead role on shift. You’ll guide practice, support newer staff and help keep the home running in a way that feels predictable and safe for the children living there.

The provider has built its services around relationship-based care, clear boundaries and reflective team culture, with proper training and clinical input to back that up.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading shifts and handovers with clear plans and expectations

• Keeping routines consistent so young people know what to expect

• Mentoring and supporting newer team members in day-to-day work

• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and key decisions

• Supporting education, appointments, family time and activities

• Using therapeutic, relationship-led approaches in daily interactions

• Maintaining good quality records and helping keep the home well presented

What you’ll bring

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Around 12 months’ experience in children’s residential care

• Experience leading shifts within a small team

• Confident communication and strong written recording

• A balanced approach to boundaries, consistency and care

• Full UK manual driving licence

Pay, perks and progression

• £33,164.80 to £36,160.00 per year (inclusive of sleeps)

• Sleep-ins paid at £50

• £2.50 overtime uplift after 160 hours per month

• Twice-yearly pay reviews (March and October)

• Bonuses linked to probation, appraisal and Ofsted outcomes

• Funded qualifications and protected CPD time

• Face-to-face training with clinical input

• Regular reflective supervision

• 8 hours’ paid birthday leave

• Pension, Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Refer-a-friend scheme and staff appreciation events

• Clear pathway into Deputy Manager and, in time, Registered Manager roles

Why this role stands out

You’ll be joining a stable, values-led home where practice is taken seriously and senior leaders stay involved in a constructive way. The team are experienced, expectations are clear, and there is real scope to grow your leadership skills while still being close to direct work with young people.

How to apply

Send your CV or apply directly. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for an initial chat.

All offers are subject to safer recruitment checks including Enhanced DBS, references and right-to-work verification.