Children’s Residential Support Worker

Company: Shire Healthcare
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Location: Leicester
Job Description:

Job Description:

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based in Wigston, Leicester.

Location & Hours

Wigston, LeicesterShifts: 3 shifts per week, 8am to 10pm1 or 2 sleep in’s per week

Compensation

Pay: £12.71 per hour with sleep in’s paid at £105.00 per night.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support using a person‑centred approach.
  • Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
  • Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
  • Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
  • Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
  • Show continuous commitment to professional development.
  • Be willing to cover other homes when required.
  • Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Qualifications

  • Driving licence essential.
  • Over 21 years old.

Benefits

  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Perk box – high street discounts.
  • 28 days holiday.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026