About the Role
Senior Residential Care Worker - Leicester (LE6)
Location: Leicester (LE6)
Role: Senior Residential Care Worker
Service: 2-bed Children's Residential Home
Age Range: 8-17 years
Needs: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Salary: £14.90 per hour + £45 per sleep-in
Hours: 160 hours per month
Qualification: Level 3 Children & Young People's Workforce
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Residential Care Worker to support children and young people within a nurturing and therapeutic home environment.
You will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting staff, and delivering high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities
Lead shifts and support the day-to-day running of the home
Provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care to young people
Support children with EBD to manage behaviours and build resilience
Act as a positive role model and build meaningful relationships
Contribute to care planning, reviews, and safeguarding practices
Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and the wider team
Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations & safeguarding standards
(Aligned with core duties such as leading shifts, safeguarding, and supporting development as outlined in the job description )
Requirements
Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People's Workforce (essential)
Experience working in children's residential care
Experience supporting young people with EBD
Ability to lead shifts and support junior staff
Strong safeguarding knowledge
What You'll Get
Competitive hourly rate + sleep-in payments
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to progress within children's residential care
Ongoing training and development
Interested?
If you're looking for your next step in children's residential care, I'd love to hear from you.
Please give me a call on 0121 480 8217 or apply today.