A leading company in residential care is seeking a Residential Support Worker in Leicester to provide vital support for vulnerable children and young people. Responsibilities include daily care, emotional support, and coordination with families and professionals. This role offers a supportive working environment, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
Overtime and enhanced pay for unsociable hours
Ongoing training and professional development
Career progression opportunities
Supportive working environment
Qualifications
* Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is essential.
* Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
* Full UK driving license preferred.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to residents.
* Assist with daily routines, education, and leisure activities.
* Record and report observations accurately.
Skills
Communication
Teamwork
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Job Title: Residential Support Worker – Leicester
Location: Leicester
Pay Rate: £12.50 – £13.50 per hour (depending on experience)
About the Role:
Support vulnerable children and young people in a residential care setting, promoting their physical and emotional well-being and helping them achieve positive outcomes in life.
Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to residents
* Assist with daily routines, education, and leisure activities
* Record and report observations accurately
* Promote safeguarding and child protection
* Work closely with families, social workers, and other professionals
* Overtime and enhanced pay for unsociable hours
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Career progression opportunities
* Supportive working environment
Qualifications and Essential Requirements:
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
* Previous experience working with children or vulnerable individuals
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* A full UK driving license (often preferred or required)
* Enhanced DBS check
BH – 190454
GH – 313701
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