Residential Care Worker

Job Title: Residential Support Worker

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £26,208 – £27,352 (+ Excellent overtime rates)

Working Hour: 40 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £12.60 – £13.15

Number of Sleeps

Required:

Yes – included in shift pattern

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs, EBD

Qualifications

Required:

Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce (or willingness to complete)

Employment Type: Permanent (Full Time)

• Location: Loughborough
• Type of YPs: EBD

• You do not hold a Full UK Driving Licence and do not have a car 🚗
• You only hold a Level 3 in Health & Social Care – this is not deemed equivalent
• Candidates with only Health Care, NHS, CQC, or Nursery Practitioner qualifications will not be considered
• You require sponsorship – no sponsorship available

Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

You will be supporting young people with all aspects of daily life, including routines, education, hobbies, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding. You must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins, and be a positive role model at all times 💙

You will be joining a well‑established residential care provider delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care to young people with Lunch Needs. The organisation is values‑led, supportive, and committed to staff wellbeing and development.

• Company Size: Medium to large organisation
• Number of Homes: Multiple homes across the region
• Future Plans: Continued growth and service development
• Other Services: Children’s residential care and education services

• Progression Opportunity: Clear career pathways and internal progression
• Qualification Opportunity: Support to complete Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce
• Benefits:
  • Tastecard, Bluelight Card & MyGym discounts 🍽️🏋️
  • Real Living Wage employer
  • Christmas bonus 🎄
  • Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Financial wellbeing support
  • Life Assurance
  • High‑quality CPD and ongoing training
  • Comprehensive inductiondade programme (face‑to‑face training, shadowing & online modules)
  • Therapeutic training and ongoing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential
• Ethos: Child‑focused, nurturing, and trauma‑informed
• Culture: Supportive, inclusive, and people‑first 💼

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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Sponsorship is not available.