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???????? Residential Support Worker - Family Residential Centre
?? Market Harborough, Leicestershire?? 3 week rolling rota
?? £27,398 - £32,172 + 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 Residential Support Worker to join our Family Residential Centre team.
�? About Our House
We offer specialist residential support to families who need help with parenting. The centre includes 3 self-contained flats, each accommodating a family. Families may be coping with:
- Moderate to high learning needs
- Domestic abuse recovery
- Substance or alcohol misuse
- Mental health issues or past trauma
Our goal is to empower parents in their parenting journey, while they undergo formal assessment by children’s services.
?? Your Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll be part of a dedicated team supporting families to grow in confidence, stability and independence.
Key responsibilities include:?? Building strong, supportive relationships with families?? Helping promote daily routines, safety, and wellbeing?? Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and household tasks?? Supporting colleagues through role modelling and teamwork?? Keeping accurate records and documentation?? Maintaining a safe, nurturing environment at all times?? Working closely with other professionals and agencies?? Upholding safeguarding practices
? What You’ll Need
�? A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete it within the required timeframe)?? Experience working with families in a similar residential or support setting?? A clear understanding of safeguarding and protecting children and young people?? Strong communication and people skills?? Flexibility to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays?? Willingness to travel to support other nearby homes in Hinckley, Coalville, Mountsorrel and Syston
?? Pay & Reward
We’re proud of our Pay & Reward Framework which ensures pay is fair, competitive, and allows room for growth.?? Most new starters begin between the minimum and mid-point of the pay band, with clear progression routes based on performance and values alignment.
�? Benefits
? 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service)? Option to buy up to 5 additional days leave?? Enhanced family-friendly leave (maternity, paternity, adoption + more)?? Matched pension contributions (4% or 6%)?? Salary sacrifice options for tax savings?? Death-in-service cover (4x salary for pension members)?? Cycle2Work scheme�? Retail, cinema, gym & theme park discounts?? 20% off at Barnardo’s charity shops?? Optional health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapies etc.?? Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme�? Access to Barnardo’s Learning and Development platform
