Childrens Residential Support Worker

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Location: Coalville. Contract: Permanent. Working hours per week: 40. Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (dependent on experience). Closing Date: Sunday 5 October 2025.We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment for the children and young people in our care. No two days are the same in this dynamic and fulfilling role. You’ll plan engaging activities, provide one-on-one support, and accompany young people on off-site trips. You’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices. Experience is preferred but not necessary if you have a positive, can-do attitude and a passion to make a real difference.What we offer and the role details are set out below.Salary and benefits

£12.69 - £13.31 per hour (dependent on experience) plus an additional £30 per sleep-inA full two weeks of paid training before starting the roleOvertime rate of x1.25Shift patterns

2 – 3 shifts per week on a full-time basisShift patterns are 2 days in, 4 days off; sleep-ins are mandatoryKey responsibilities

Providing emotional support during challenging timesFostering ambition in young people and helping them achieve their goalsSupporting educational pursuits of young individualsMaintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings or reviewsEmpowering young people to participate in decision-making about their lives and futuresActing as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subjectEncouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding personal social networksMeeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.)Qualifications, experience and requirements

Minimum age: 21 years oldFull UK driving license preferable but not essentialNo prior experience necessary; commitment and passion for working with young people are keyMust have availability for sleep-in shiftsBenefits

£30 additional payment per sleep-in shiftEnhanced DBS coveredComprehensive induction and training providedRota provided 4 weeks in advanceAdditional information

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