Employer: Leeds City Council
Position: Residential Support Worker (casual)
Salary B3 £25,584 – £27,269 pro rata
Job Type: Full-time,
Work location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Closing datae:17th August 2025 at 11:59 pm
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Leeds City Council is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Casual Residential Support Workers. As a Residential Support Worker you’ll thrive on making every day the best it can be for children and young people who have a wide range of individual 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.
There are a range of opportunities available across the city including full-time, part-time and night working.
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.â€􀀋 This is your chance to join us and support our Child Friendly Leeds ambition.
We are proud to align our work with the council’s values and ambitions, placing children and families at the heart of everything we do. If you’re ready to bring your empathy, energy, and dedication to this vital role, we’d love to hear from you.
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 a Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with complex needs. Working as part of a dedicated team, you’ll create a safe and caring environment where they can thrive and feel valued.
Your responsibilities will include building positive relationships with the children, supporting their personal development, education, and independence and assisting with personal care or specialist equipment when required. Full training and ongoing support from our management team will ensure you are confident and prepared to succeed in this rewarding role.
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!