Directorate: People Services
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours a week. Part Time – hours a week. Includes shift working, sleep-in duties, alternate weekends and bank holiday working.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Residential Children’s Homes across the City of Derby
At Derby City Council, we want the very best for the children and young people living in our residential care homes. We are looking for dedicated individuals who share our values, are committed to making a difference, and can champion outstanding care as Residential Child Care Workers. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and rewarding career opportunities within a supportive team.
We believe every child and young person has the right to high-quality care in a safe, supportive, trusting, and nurturing environment. As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will facilitate the development and empowerment of children and young people, helping them grow into mature, successful, and responsible adults.
Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we deliver nearly 250 services to citizens and businesses in the Midlands. We prioritize people in all we do and have a strong track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals through varied and fulfilling careers. Find out more about working with us.
What We Offer
Join us and enjoy:
* Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
* 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years), plus bank holidays
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
* Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
* Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
* Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
* Access to Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled, Carers, and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic
* Support for colleagues who are carers
The Opportunity
As a Residential Child Care Worker, your role will be to support children and young people in residential settings. Our homes provide short and long-term care for children unable to live with their families, including those with emotional or behavioural difficulties and complex needs. Our approach emphasizes creative, child-centered care.
About You
To succeed, you should ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People. If not, we can provide training to help you gain the necessary qualifications. All applicants must be aged 22 or over due to regulations. You must hold a full, clean driving license and demonstrate written, numeracy (Level 2 functional skills or equivalent), administration, and IT skills for completing case records, care plans, reports, and financial records.
Next Steps
If interested, please submit an application.
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