Bank Support Workers (Children & Young People) - Leicestershire

Locations: Market Harborough | Leicester | Coalville | Mountsorrel | Hinckley | Syston
Hours: Flexible - days, nights, long days, and 24-hour shifts
Pay: £13.59 per hour + fantastic employee benefits + fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people? Want to make a real impact while keeping flexibility in your life? This could be the perfect role for you.

We’re working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council to deliver innovative, high-quality residential care services for vulnerable children and young people across Leicestershire. As part of the UK’s largest Children’s Charity, we're looking for caring, confident, and committed individuals to join our Bank Staff Team in a flexible support role.

Each home supports up to three children aged 8-18 with emotional and behavioural needs—helping them to build confidence, develop life skills, and thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building meaningful, supportive relationships with young people

• Promoting emotional wellbeing and encouraging independence

• Contributing to the smooth running of the home, including cooking and cleaning

• Accurately maintaining records and documentation

• Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and safety

• Being a consistent and positive role model every day

What We’re Looking For

• A driver with access to your own vehicle (essential)

• Experience working with children or young people with emotional or behavioural needs

• At least 1 year of residential care experience at a supervisory level

• A Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or a willingness to complete it)

• A solid understanding of safeguarding procedures

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits Include:

• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years of service

• Option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave through the HolidayPlus scheme

• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

• Service-related sick pay from day one

• Group Personal Pension scheme with matched contributions of 4% or 6%, with salary sacrifice options

• Life assurance cover of four times your annual salary (for pension scheme members)

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounts and cashback at major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, holiday providers and more

• Option to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, optical and therapy treatments

• Free, 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities to support your growth

If you're ready to bring energy, compassion, and purpose to a role that makes a difference every day, apply now to join a team where your work truly matters.