Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker – Loughborough

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker – LoughboroughBlue Mountain Homes is an established but progressive company, operating residential children's homes and independent schools across the UK. Since 2002 we have been "reaching out and changing lives", expanding into areas of need. We are looking for dynamic youth mentors who have a desire to engage, guide and bring a positive influence in the lives of the young people in our care. Training will be provided, but the most important quality we are looking for is a commitment to bring about a positive change in the lives of young people.

We are currently unable to offer Sponsorship or Sponsorship Switch.Responsibilities

Help create a positive environment for each young person, with particular reference to their safety, health and education.

Carry the home's ethos and values through to the young people and represent Blue Mountain Homes professionally.

Maintain good professional practices in accordance with Ofsted Regulations and the Quality Care Standards for children's homes.

Engage in the effective delivery of residential childcare in accordance with company policies.

Our normal shift patterns are on a rolling rota basis. Working hours are 07:30 am–10:30 pm per shift, which means days of working can vary from week to week. Sleep‐in shifts are required.

All applicants must have a valid manual UK/EU driving licence.

Salary and BenefitsSalary up to £36,232* per year (£14.00–£14.65 per hour, £60 per sleep). Salary depends on qualifications and the undertaking of 3–8 sleeps per month.

Company pension (3 % employer contribution)

224 hours annual leave

Bank holidays at double pay

Funded Level 4 apprenticeship

Competitive salary with incentivised overtime (plus £3.50 per hour)

Free DBS check

Referral programme up to £500

Store discount

Employee wellbeing service

Career progression for all roles

Therapeutic training for all staff

Monthly recognition awards

Food available on shift

Requirements

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care (required)

Residential child care experience: 1 year (preferred)

Manual driver's licence (required)

United Kingdom work authorisation (required)

Application ProcessAll applicants must complete the company application form and submit it prior to interview. We operate using Safer Recruitment; any offer will be contingent on necessary checks and an enhanced DBS.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Loughborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English