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Playing a vital role in improving the lives of young people in Leicester.
Children and Young People are at the heart of the work that we do. We have residential homes across the city which offer guidance and support to young people who are in the care of the Local Authority.
Your day will vary from helping to cook the tea, supporting with homework, or playing games in the garden to attending meetings, finishing a report, addressing challenging behaviour or helping a young person stay in touch with their family and friends. A highly rewarding role that can be challenging at times, you’ll be compassionate, self-motivated, and passionate about making a difference.
Based at one of our children’s homes in the suburbs of the city, you’ll work in a team of 20 to 30 staff offering care, guidance and support to children and young people who are in the care of the Local Authority. We are a growing service and are expanding from 7 to 8 homes over the next year and we are looking for staff to support us with both our current homes and our upcoming projects.
Using life skills, you’ll have the opportunity to make a huge difference within a young person’s life. Helping them to overcome any difficulties or disadvantages they may face – allowing them to strengthen their future. You’ll form bonds with a variety of young people, some of whom may require higher levels of supervision. You’ll support young people to have their voice heard in all aspects of their lives by actively encouraging them to connect with the communities around them, whilst helping them to keep their independence. Working jointly with other individuals, agencies, and community resources, you’ll provide a holistic approach to young people and their families.
Working hours
Working on a casual basis means we will contact you in advance for shifts. This could be a combination of early shifts starting at 7am or 8am and finishing at 3 and late shifts starting at 2pm and working until 10pm or 11pm. We will need you to be fully flexible and able to adapt to the needs of our service but sticking within the above requirements. Residential homes are open all year round so can include weekends and bank holidays.
What we can offer you
With full training on Signs of Safety/Success, the Secure Base and Lundy model of Participation. We prioritise learning, career development and wellbeing across our workforce. You can look forward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. With generous annual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. We offer career progression from Residential Support Worker to Residential Practitioner and then into management if you are full of ambition!
A diverse and inclusive employer
We serve a vibrant, multicultural city and we’re committed to representing the full range of Leicester’s diversity across the council. We want to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and confident in being themselves. And by embracing different viewpoints and opinions, we can generate the innovative new ideas and opportunities that will drive our city forward. That’s why diversity, equality and inclusion are part of everything we do.
Under the Equality Act 2010, you must be aged 21 and over and upon being offered a post, we will do an enhanced DBS check, qualifications check and reference checks.
Please note that Leicester City Council is unable to offer candidates visa sponsorship. So, if you are seeking this, we will not be able to progress your application.
For informal enquiries, please contact Vimal Rana on 0116 454 3203 OR 07511 213 149, alternatively please email via [email protected]
