Residential Support Worker – Children's Residential Care (EBD & Learning Disabilities)
Location: LE11, Loughborough
Salary: £27,500 + £65 per sleep-in
Expected Earnings: Up to £36,000 per year
Hours: 40 hours per week
Expected Start Date: 27th July 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Join Elmdale Care's Third Children's Home
Elmdale Care is opening a brand-new 3-bed therapeutic children's home in Loughborough and we're looking for Residential Support Workers to help build something special from day one.
Supporting children and young people with EBD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, trauma, and complex needs, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, nurturing, and positive home environment.
As part of an established and growing provider, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its people and promotes from within.
Why Join Us?
- Join Elmdale Care's third children's home
- Help shape a brand-new service from the beginning
- Structured group induction and training before the home opens
- Fully funded Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Clear progression into Senior Residential Support Worker, Team Leader and Management roles
- Small 3-bed home focused on relationship-based care
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
Your Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will help provide a safe, stable, and supportive home environment where children can thrive.
You will:
- Build positive relationships with young people
- Support daily routines, education, appointments, and activities
- Promote independence, confidence, and life skills
- Deliver care plans and behavioural support strategies
- Maintain safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Undertake key working responsibilities where appropriate
- Complete daily recordings and reports
- Work closely with families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience working with children and young people
- Reliable, resilient, and child-centred approach
- Strong safeguarding awareness
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience in children's residential care
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting children with EBD, Learning Disabilities or Autism
- Full UK Driving Licence
- DBS Update Service subscription
What We Offer
- £27,500 basic salary + £65 per sleep-in
- Expected earnings up to £36,000 per year
- Overtime opportunities
- Fully funded training and qualifications (including Level 4 Diploma)
- Pension scheme
- Retail discounts
- Wellbeing support
- Career progression opportunities
Opening a New Home Together
Successful candidates will take part in a structured onboarding programme before the home opens, including mandatory training, therapeutic practice training, team-building activities, and opportunities to help shape the culture and expectations of the service.
This is a unique opportunity to join the team before children move in and help build a positive, stable, and successful home from the very beginning.
Reference ID: RSW/LE11
Elmdale Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and safer recruitment procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have the legal right to work in the UK, or will you require visa sponsorship?
Experience:
- Working with children : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- DBS (& on update service) (required)
Work Location: In person
