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�? Senior Residential Support Worker - Family Residential Centre
?? Market Harborough, Leicestershire?? 3 week rolling rota
?? £31,380 - £38,811 + overtime opportunities
?? Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
Are you ready for your next challenge? Do you enjoy working with children and their families to create lasting positive change? We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Family Residential Centre team.
??????????? About the Service
This unique residential service supports up to 3 families at a time, offering specialist help to parents navigating challenges such as:
- Moderate to high learning needs
- Domestic abuse recovery
- Substance/alcohol misuse
- Mental health difficulties or past trauma
While staying at this home, families receive parenting support from our team, with assessments led by the local authority. Our approach is supportive and empowering — focusing on role modelling, guidance, routines, boundaries, and positive parenting.
?? What You’ll Be Doing
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll:?? Build trusting relationships with families to encourage independence and well-being?? Support and guide a team of Residential Support Workers?? Provide hands-on help around the home (e.g., cooking, cleaning)?? Maintain clear, accurate documentation and records?? Ensure safeguarding and safety protocols are followed?? Work collaboratively with professionals, parents/carers, and agencies?? Support families with structure, parenting skills, and practical advice
? What We’re Looking For
�? A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete it)?? At least 2 years' experience in a similar setting, and 1 year in a supervisory/shift leader role?? A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection?? Strong communication and interpersonal skills�? Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends/bank holidays?? Willingness to travel to nearby homes if needed (Hinckley, Coalville, Syston, Mountsorrel)
?? Pay & Progression
Our Pay & Reward Framework ensures salaries are fair, competitive and designed to grow with you. Most colleagues start between the minimum and mid-point of the pay band — allowing room for annual progression based on contribution and values.
�? Benefits You’ll Love
?? 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service)? Option to buy up to 5 extra days leave?? Family-friendly leave (maternity, paternity, adoption + more)?? Matched pension contributions (4% or 6%)?? Salary sacrifice options to maximise tax/NI savings?? Death-in-service benefit (4x salary with pension enrolment)?? Cycle2Work scheme�? Discounts at major retailers, cinemas, gyms & more?? 20% discount at Barnardo’s charity shops?? Optional health cash plan?? 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme�? Access to our Learning & Development offer
