Residential Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Derby Area
Salary: £29,620 – £35,320 (DOE) + sleep-ins + bonuses
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We’re working with a newly established children’s care provider to recruit Residential Support Workers for a home in the Derby area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a service focused on creating a positive, supportive and nurturing environment for young people, while offering staff clear development pathways and long-term career opportunities.
The Role
As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, working closely with the wider team to provide consistent and high-quality care.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting young people in all aspects of their daily lives and development
* Promoting emotional wellbeing, safety and independence
* Contributing to care planning and risk assessments
* Maintaining a safe, clean and structured home environment
* Acting as a positive role model and building trusting relationships
* Ensuring all safeguarding and regulatory requirements are met
* Working closely with colleagues, families and external professionals
* Supporting the home to achieve strong Ofsted outcomes
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for individuals who are motivated, reliable and committed to making a difference.
You will have:
* A caring and empathetic approach with strong resilience
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team
* An interest in working with children and young people
* Experience in care or education settings (desirable)
* Willingness to complete a Level 4 qualification
* Flexibility to work shifts including sleep-ins
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Salary & Benefits
Band 1:
£29,620 – £30,120 basic salary
Performance-related pay and Ofsted bonuses
Sleep-in allowance averaging £4,200 per year
Total package up to £34,320
Band 2:
£30,620 – £31,120 basic salary
Performance-related pay and Ofsted bonuses
Sleep-in allowance averaging £4,200 per year
Total package up to £35,320
Additional benefits include:
* Structured career development and training
* Support from an experienced leadership team
* Long-term progression opportunities within a growing organisation
* A positive and inclusive working environment
Process
Interviews are available immediately, with a quick turnaround for suitable candidates