- £13.10 per hour, rising to £13.60 per hour upon successful completion of probation or £14.10 for those who hold children's residential L4 qualification
- Shift Pattern: 10:00am – 10:00pm on a rota basis (including weekends and bank holidays)
Make a Positive Difference Every Day
Are you a compassionate, resilient and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding career supporting children?
We're looking for Residential Support Workers to join soon to be opened services in Loughborough, helping to create a safe, nurturing and supportive home for children aged 8–17 who have experienced trauma, abuse and adversity. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new staff team and develop a brand new service that genuinely changes lives, providing stability, guidance and meaningful support to help children achieve their full potential.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay – £13.10 per hour, rising to £13.60 after successful probation or £14.10 for those who hold children's residential L4 qualification
- Overtime opportunities paid at £15.50 per hour
- FREE gym membership
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Health cashback plan
- Team days out and social events
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Funded Level 4 qualification enrolment within your first 3 months
- Clear progression opportunities into Senior Residential Support Worker and Management roles
- Be part of a supportive and experienced team committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children
About Us
At Brookside Care we provide high-quality residential care for children aged 8–17 who have experienced trauma, abuse and significant life challenges.
Our mission is simple: to create safe, nurturing homes where children can rebuild trust, develop confidence and achieve positive outcomes for their future.
Through therapeutic, child-centred care and a team of dedicated professionals, we help children feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you'll play a key role in supporting children in their day-to-day lives, helping them feel safe, valued and supported within a caring home environment.
Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll build positive relationships with children, support them with education, hobbies and daily routines, and help them develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive.
No two days are the same. One day you may be supporting a young person to attend school, helping them work towards personal goals or taking part in activities within the community. The next, you may be providing emotional support during a difficult time or celebrating an important achievement.
This is an opportunity to be more than just a support worker. You'll become a trusted adult, positive role model and consistent source of encouragement, helping children build resilience, confidence and brighter futures.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing high-quality care and support to children
- Building positive, trusting and professional relationships
- Supporting children with daily routines, education and appointments
- Encouraging participation in hobbies, interests and community activities
- Providing emotional support and guidance during challenging situations
- Promoting independence, life skills and personal development
- Supporting children to achieve their individual goals
- Completing accurate records, reports and daily documentation
- Undertaking keyworker responsibilities and direct work sessions
- Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming home environment
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
- Acting as a positive role model and encouraging positive behaviour and decision-making
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Compassionate, resilient and committed to improving the lives of children
- Able to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Strong communicators with the ability to build positive relationships
- Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team
- Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Committed to ongoing learning and professional development
Essential
- Experience working with children, children or vulnerable individuals in a support, care or residential setting
- Ability to work on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting children with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic care
Why This Role Matters
Every interaction is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person's life.
Whether you're helping a child overcome a challenge, celebrating their successes, supporting them through difficult moments or simply being a consistent and trusted adult, the relationships you build can have a significant impact on their future.
If you're looking for a career where you can genuinely change lives while developing your own skills and career, we'd love to hear from you.
Brookside Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and our safer recruitment procedures.
Brookside Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Creating Stability, Inspiring Possibility
Pay: £13.10-£14.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Loughborough, Leicestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Child Residential: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
