Children’s Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker – Emotional Wellbeing Home 📍 Coalville, Leicestershire 📅 Full-time | Permanent 🕰 Three-week rolling rota 💰 £27,398 – £32,172 + overtime opportunities 📚 Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Ready for a New and Rewarding Opportunity? Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to thrive? We’re looking for a compassionate, committed individual to join a nurturing emotional wellbeing home as a Childrens Residential Support Worker. 🌟 About the Role This role is part of a unique and forward-thinking initiative, delivered in partnership with a leading children's charity and the local County Council. The aim: to provide high-quality, therapeutic residential care for some of Leicestershire’s most vulnerable children and young people. Based in Coalville, the home supports up to three young people aged 8–18. You’ll help create a stable, supportive environment that encourages growth, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Flexibility is essential, as occasional cover may be required at similar homes in Hinckley and Syston. 👩‍👧‍👦 What You’ll Do * Build strong, nurturing relationships that support independence and emotional resilience * Collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals * Assist with everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a safe home * Accurately maintain care records and documentation * Ensure safeguarding and health & safety standards are consistently upheld ✅ What We’re Looking For * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or commitment to achieve it within set timeframe – fully funded) * A genuine desire to make a difference in young lives * A sound understanding of safeguarding practices * Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays * Experience with children or young people is an advantage, but not essential—attitude and willingness to learn are what matter most * Ideally you'll be a driver 💬 Interested? To find out more, please contact Zoe Gunn via this job advert. 💰 Pay & Progression We offer a fair, transparent pay structure with clear opportunities for progression. Salaries typically start between the minimum and mid-point of the pay band, with annual progression based on performance and contribution. 🎁 Benefits Include * 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service) * Buy up to 5 extra days through HolidayPlus * Family-friendly leave options * Service-related sick pay from day one * 4% or 6% matched pension contributions (via salary sacrifice) * Death in service benefit (4x salary) * Cycle2Work scheme & interest-free season ticket loans * Discounts at high street shops, supermarkets, cinemas, gyms & more * 20% off in charity-run stores * Optional health cash plan (dental, optical, etc.) * 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * Ongoing training and development opportunities Apply now – early applications are encouraged as the advert may close ahead of the deadline due to high interest. “Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship (e.g., dependant or spouse visa holders)