Senior Residential Childcare Worker – £35,121.60 – £37,243.20 (OTE, inclusive of sleep-ins) – Derby, Derbyshire
The Role
Do you possess 2 years’ experience in senior residential childcare? Are you experienced in leading a care team and creating a safe, supportive environment?
We are a well-established provider of high-quality residential childcare, with homes registered with Ofsted. We are looking for a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join our team in Mickleover, Derby, and help make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
You will work with children and young people aged 5–18 who have emotional, social, and behavioural needs. Your role is to ensure their physical, emotional, and educational development is supported within a safe, structured environment.
You must have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide sponsorship.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and organise shifts, ensuring effective delegation and teamwork
Support young people with education, activities, and personal development
Follow and implement care plans and risk assessments
Maintain accurate records and contribute to care reviews
Handle conflict resolution and provide debriefs for the team
Deliver high standards of care and support
Encourage participation in leisure, learning, and daily living skills
Carry out key working sessions and develop co-key workers
Facilitate service user meetings
Ensure compliance with safeguarding and care regulations
Promote a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive
About us
Willow Care Group provides therapeutic services for young people presenting Behavioural, Emotional, Social and Educational difficulties. These residential services are for young people of mixed gender, aged between 5 and 18 years.
Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people by being an inspirational and outstanding home to enable children to be loved, happy, healthy, safe from harm and able to develop, thrive and fulfil their full potential. Putting children and young people first is central to our values and the needs of the individual must lie at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits:
£1,000 sign-on bonus
Career progression opportunities, including Deputy Manager roles
Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People’s Services)
Alternate week shift pattern (including sleep-ins/on-call)
Full-time, 40 hours per week (plus sleep-ins)
14 days annual leave (FTE)
Additional perks: cycle to work scheme, free parking, casual dress, employee discounts, and wellbeing support
The Person
NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
At least 2 years’ experience in senior residential childcare
5 years' UK working experience in
Skilled in managing challenging behaviour and supporting complex needs
Good communication and organisational skills
Understanding of Children’s Home Regulations and safeguarding standards
Full UK driving licence
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help shape brighter futures for young people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our dedicated team