Childrens Residential Support Worker – CareTech Loughborough
Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working hours per week: 40
Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour, plus £30 per sleep‑in shift
Closing Date: Saturday 1 November 2025
Overview
We are looking for enthusiastic residential care workers to join our amazing team, building strong relationships and fostering a warm, supportive, and rewarding environment for the children and young people in our care. No two days are the same – from planning engaging activities and providing one‑on‑one support to accompanying young people on off‑site trips, each day presents new challenges and opportunities. As a residential care worker you’ll need to be adaptable, flexible, and skilled at reading situations to help guide young people towards making positive choices.
While experience is preferred, it is not necessary. If you have a positive, can‑do attitude and the passion to make a meaningful difference, this is the perfect role for you.
What We Offer
• £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (dependant on experience) PLUS an additional £30 per sleep‑in shift
• A full two weeks of paid training before starting the role
• Overtime rate of 1.25x
Shift Patterns
• 2 – 3 shifts per week on a full‑time basis
• Our shift pattern is 2 days in followed by 4 days off; sleep‑ins are mandatory.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Providing emotional support during challenging times.
* Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential.
* Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals.
* Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
* Empowering young people to actively participate in decision‑making about their lives and future.
* Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion.
* Encouraging community engagement, attending off‑site activities, and expanding their personal social networks.
* Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.).
Qualifications / Experience / Requirements
* Minimum age requirement: 21 years old.
* Full UK driving licence preferable but not essential.
* No prior experience necessary – only a commitment and passion for working with young people.
* Must have availability for sleep‑in shifts.
Benefits
* £30 additional payment per sleep‑in shift.
* Enhanced DBS covered.
* Comprehensive induction and training provided.
* 2-3 shifts per week for excellent work/life balance.
* Rota provided 4 weeks in advance.
Additional Information
All young people are entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. CareTech promotes equal opportunities for all and challenges any behaviour or practice that discriminates on any protected grounds.
Requirements for an Enhanced DBS and reference checking will be undertaken in line with government regulations and best practice. We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of safeguarding checks.
We do not offer sponsorship.
Please note that safe recruitment best practice and safeguarding are at the core of our processes. All applicants will be subject to a full background check.
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