Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker Derby

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Location: 2-Bed Childrens Residential Home
Starting Salary: £38,683.63 (rising after 6-month probation)

Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step into a senior role? Were looking for a Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker to join a warm and supportive 2-bed childrens home in Derby, where your leadership and care will make a lasting difference in young peoples lives.

The Role As a Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker, you will take a leading role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while supporting the team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home.
You will:
Lead shifts and support the daily operations of the home
Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children and young people
Support, mentor, and guide junior staff members on shift
Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and reviews
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
Promote independence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing

What Were Looking For Minimum 1 years experience leading or supervising within childrens residential care
Strong understanding of residential childcare practices and safeguarding
Relevant childcare qualification in line with regulatory requirements
Full UK driving licence (essential)
A resilient, compassionate approach and genuine commitment to improving young lives

Working Pattern This is a full-time role based on a structured rota:
56.4 hours per week (including xwzovoh sleep-ins)
Shift pattern: 08:00 11:00 (following day) with sleep-in and handover
3-week rolling rota, averaging 10 shifts per month
Includes training, meetings, and development hours (approx. 244.5 hours per month)

Benefits Competitive salary with progression after probation
Generous annual leave entitlement of 360 hours per year
Structured rota supporting consistency and work-life balance
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear opportunities for progression within a growing organisation