Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Shift pattern: 8am–11pm, 1 day on / 2 days off, plus sleep-ins

This is a Senior Residential Support Worker role within a small children’s residential home supporting young people aged 12–17 with emotional and behavioural needs. The service is intentionally small and relationship-led, with clear routines, consistent staffing, and a strong focus on day-to-day care being delivered well. The role suits someone who values structure, professionalism and being present with both young people and colleagues.

The role

You will work as a senior member of the care team, leading shifts and supporting the daily running of the home.

Your responsibilities will include supporting young people with routines, education, activities and appointments, while ensuring their safety and wellbeing at all times. You will guide and support staff on shift, contribute to inductions, and help maintain consistent standards of practice.

You will be involved in care planning, risk assessments, reviews and meetings, and work closely with social workers, education and therapeutic services. Accurate recording, safeguarding practice and professional judgement are central to the role.

You will also support the Registered and Deputy Manager and take on additional responsibilities when required.

What we’re looking for

You will already have experience working in a children’s residential setting and feel confident in a senior role.

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care or equivalent

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour

• Experience leading shifts and supporting other staff in a residential children's home

• Good understanding of safeguarding and children’s homes regulations

• Ability to make sound decisions and maintain professional boundaries

• Full UK driving licence and confidence driving

• Ability to work the rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Pay and benefits

• Salary of up to £30,160 per year plus sleep-ins

• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night

• Enhanced overtime rate after 160 hours per month

• Pay reviews twice yearly

• Paid face-to-face training and ongoing development

• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme

• Referral incentives and recognition payments

• Additional annual leave for your birthday

Working environment

The home offers a structured and supportive environment where senior staff are trusted to lead shifts, support colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Supervision and training are part of normal practice, and expectations are clear across the team.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Apply to arrange a confidential discussion about the role.