As a Residential Support Worker you’ll thrive on making every day the best it can be for children and young people with complex needs. Whether you’re laughing at jokes you don’t understand, pretending to be the captain of a pirate ship or reading a story upside down, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of the young people in your care.

It’s an exciting time to join Leeds City Council’s children’s services, which was rated outstanding by Ofsted at our last inspection. We are significantly investing in our provision across Leeds, including care for young people with disabilities, so these roles could be just the start of a fulfilling career with us.

We are committed to the ambition of Child Friendly Leeds. We want Leeds to be a city where all children are safe, happy and healthy, do well at school, fulfil their potential and grow up to be active citizens with voice and influence.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As a Residential Support Worker, you will have:

• education to GCSE level or equivalent

• relevant experience working with children or young people within the last year

• ability to assess the needs of young people and their families and develop professional and positive relationships

• good verbal and written skills with basic computer literacy

• flexibility to work shifts

About the role

As our next Residential Support Worker you’ll use your clear understanding of children and young people to provide care tailored to an individual’s needs. You will take a holistic view in supporting young people and their families in a positive manner.

You’ll create a safe, caring living environment and build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people. Responsive to individual’s needs, you’ll nurture each child’s personal development, their education and wider learning.

In our homes for children with complex needs, you will work with young people who may have behavioural and emotional difficulties and may need assistance with personal care. Some of the young people use specialist equipment to aid communication and sensory stimulation.

We will provide full training to equip you to fulfil your duties and you will receive regular support from the management team in this rewarding but sometimes challenging role.

How to apply

Please visit our job site and complete the online application form.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please email workinginchildrenshomes@leeds.gov.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age Friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

 All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.