Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Team: Children’s Services
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum + £6,000 for sleep-ins (Dependent on experience)
Location: Leicestershire
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our residential care team for children and young people in Leicestershire. This role involves providing high-quality care, leading shifts, and supporting the development of both residents and staff within a therapeutic environment.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will,
1. Lead and supervise shifts, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
2. Provide direct care and emotional support to children and young people.
3. Act as a role model, promoting positive behaviors and independence.
4. Support staff through guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job training.
5. Assist with care planning, risk assessments, and record-keeping.
6. Respond to challenging situations calmly and professionally.
7. Work collaboratively with external professionals and agencies.
Benefits:
8. Make a Difference
9. Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
10. Previous experience in residential childcare (minimum 1–2 years).
11. NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People or equivalent (essential).
12. Strong leadership and communication skills.
13. Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
14. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
Why Liquid Personnel?
15. Free DBS and compliance service
16. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
17. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
18. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
19. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
20. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
21. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
22. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *