Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker Coalville, Leicestershire Permanent and full time £28,360 - £35,811 (plus approximately £3,000 per year £31, 360 - £38,811) This is a huge career opportunity Recruiting for the UK's largest Children's Charity due to an exciting and innovative journey alongside Leicestershire County Council to deliver a range of children's homes for the most vulnerable children & young people in Leicestershire. Although this specific home will be your base location, you must be flexible to travel throughout the locality to cover shifts in other homes should the need arise. Our homes are located in Hinckley, Coalville, Syston and Mountsorrel. Our beautiful new home in Coalville supports children & young people between 8-18 years with a complex range of risk and behaviours. The service provides up to 3 service users at any one-time opportunities to enjoy different experiences, establish friendships and develop confidence, independence and social/emotional skills. Some of the responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: To build trust and develop nurturing relationships which promote the service user's independence, wellbeing, strengths, and capabilities. To work in partnership and build relationships with parents/carers and other professionals. To lead and support the Residential Support Workers in their day-to-day duties. To contribute to the upkeep of the home including cooking, cleaning etc. To document information accurately and ensure records are kept up to date. To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to. To promote, monitor and maintain a safe environment at all times. Essential requirements to evidence in your written application: Must hold a Level 3 qualification relevant to Residential Childcare OR be willing to complete this in the required timeframe. Relevant experience working with children & young people. At least 1 years supervisory and shift leader experience in a residential care setting. Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. Flexibility to commit to shift work, including weekends and bank holidays. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits; We believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme A host of family friendly leave options including company maternity paternity and adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options Service-related sick pay from day 1 Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support Access to extensive Learning and Development offer