JOB TITLE: Children’s Residential Support Worker
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Residential Manager
LOCATION: Derby, Leicester, Coalville, Melton Mowbray, Northampton, Milton Keynes Nuneaton and Burton
HOURS: 08:00 to 23:00 followed with sleep in
SHIFTS: 1 day on, 2 days off
SALARY: Up to £32,500 per annum (including sleeps)
Looking for a career that truly makes a difference? At Changing Lives Care Group, we’re a family-run organisation dedicated to giving children a safe and nurturing place to grow. Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker and be the steady, caring role model who helps young people build brighter futures.
Why this role is so rewarding
Working in our homes is not just a job – it’s a calling. You’ll:
* Be a positive role model, giving children stability, encouragement, and care.
* Help young people develop independence and confidence through daily routines, school, hobbies, and achievements.
* Share in the small victories that mean the world – from a smile of trust to a breakthrough moment of progress.
* Know that every day you are shaping futures and changing lives for the better.
Your future with us
We believe in growing our team from within. As a Support Worker, you’ll have clear opportunities to progress into Senior Support Worker, Deputy Manager, and even Registered Manager roles. With full training, mentoring, and nationally recognised qualifications, you’ll have everything you need to build a rewarding career in childcare.
What we’re looking for
* Experience working with children and young people (residential care preferred but not essential).
* Patience, empathy, and resilience – someone who won’t give up on a child.
* The ability to work as part of a supportive team.
* A commitment to safeguarding and putting children first.
* Willingness to complete or already hold a Level 3 or 4 Diploma/NVQ in Residential Childcare.
What we offer
* A truly rewarding career where every day makes a difference.
* Supportive, family-run environment where you’re valued as an individual.
* Competitive salary with sleep-in and overtime enhancements.
* Comprehensive training and progression opportunities.
* A chance to be part of something life-changing – for you and the children you support.
At Changing Lives Care Group, you won’t just be going to work – you’ll be helping children believe in brighter tomorrows.
Apply today and start a career that changes lives