Vacancy Detail

Senior Residential Support Worker

Role:                Senior Residential Support Worker

Based:             Leicestershire

Rate:                £28,360 - £35,811 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Start Date:        ASAP

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:             37 hours per week on a 3-week rolling rota with one sleep-in per week

Service Overview: The UK's largest Children's Charity are currently on an exciting and innovative Journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of Children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire.

 Some of the responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • Build trust and develop nurturing relationships that promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities.
  • Work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals.
  • Lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties.
  • Contribute to the upkeep of the home, including cooking, cleaning, etc.
  • Document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date.
  • Ensure that safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Promote, monitor, and maintain a safe environment at all times.

 They will be focusing on the following competencies/ requirements:

  • Supervisory experience within a residential care setting
  • Relevant experience working with children, young people and vulnerable families/ parents
  • Experience of residential support/ work in a support capacity with children/ young people/ Supported Living and Housing
  • Strong working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
  • Experience of working with partner agencies i.e. Social Services, NHS staff, School staff and specialist charities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Key attributes

  • Passionate about working with children and young people and supporting them to succeed
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Willingness to learn and try new things/ ways to engage children
  • Compassionate and empathetic

 The service is staffed Monday to Sunday, 24/7. You will work one 24-hour shift a week and one to two 10-12 hour shifts a week. Sleep-ins are paid at £62.40 per sleep-in.

Supporting Futures Consultancy acts as an employer and an agency


Location: Leicestershire | Salary: 28360 - 35811 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 30/06/2025