Senior Residential Care Worker


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£15.75 - £15.75
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Markfield, LE6 0DJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Summary

Senior Residential Care Worker - Children's Residential Care

Location: Groby, Midlands

Employment Type: Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £15.75 per hour + excellent overtime rates

About the Role

As a Senior Residential Care Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people in their day-to-day lives, helping them develop confidence, independence and the skills they need to achieve their potential.

You will also take on additional leadership responsibilities within the home, supporting colleagues and ensuring high standards of care are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

* Support young people to continue with hobbies, social activities and friendships.

* Help young people develop new skills and access new opportunities.

* Support young people to reach their full potential and achieve positive outcomes.

* Conduct staff supervisions and provide guidance and support to colleagues.

* Manage the home effectively in the absence of the Deputy Manager or Registered Manager.

* Effectively lead shifts, directing and supporting colleagues to provide high-quality care.

* Manage health and safety processes within the home.

* Implement and monitor risk assessments.

* Support the induction and onboarding of new colleagues.

* Take responsibility for safeguarding and actively promote the welfare of children and young people.

* Act as a positive role model for both young people and colleagues.

What We Offer

You will have access to a comprehensive range of benefits, training and professional development opportunities, including:

* Real Living Wage employer.

* Competitive pay rates.

* Christmas bonus.

* Blue Light Card.

* Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards of up to £2,500 per referral.

* Financial wellbeing service.

* Life Assurance.

* Tastecard with savings on dining, cinema, supermarkets, attractions and more.

* Career progression opportunities through the Education Academy.

* Ongoing training and professional development.

* Comprehensive and tailored induction programme, including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing and a local induction period.

* Face-to-face therapeutic training and support through the SHINE programme.

* Access to a wide range of free online courses covering a variety of topics.

* Employee Assistance Programme providing free, confidential support.

* Dedicated community and wellbeing support.

* Supportive management and senior leadership teams.

* High-quality CPD opportunities.

* Free eye checks.

Make a Difference

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people and want to help them build confidence, develop new skills and shape their own future, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference.

Join a supportive residential care team where your experience, leadership and commitment can help young people achieve their potential.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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