Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker
Salary: £37,212.34 per annum (including sleep-in shifts), increasing to £38,162.85 per annum after successful completion of the probation period.
Location: Derby
Contract: Full-time (approx. 56.4 hours per week including sleeps)
Rota: 1 day on, 2 days off (08:00–23:00 + sleep)
About the Role
We are recruiting a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to support young people aged 8–18 who present with emotional and behavioural challenges. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while helping young people develop positive routines, build confidence, and move towards independence.
What’s on Offer
* Auto-enrolment into NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent; opt-out available)
* Life insurance (1x annual salary to a nominated beneficiary)
* Medicash cashback plan (including dental & optical) + high street discounts
* Eligibility for Blue Light Card
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
* Access to nationally recognised qualifications (including Level 3 Diploma if not held)
* £160 incentive for completing online training before your start date
* £50 Christmas voucher
* Free DBS application and annual checks
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement
* Enhanced rates on Christmas & New Year’s Day
* Overtime rate paid after full-time contracted hours
* Team building events and structured career progression
* Competitive salary above local market average
Requirements
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins
* Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People/Residential Childcare or willingness to complete it
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
* Understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed practice
* Experience in residential childcare is desirable but not essential for the right person
Working Pattern
* Three-week rolling rota (1 day on, 2 days off)
* Sleep-ins included within contracted hours and paid during annual leave