Residential Childcare Worker & Team Leader Childrens Residential Care
Full-Time | Permanent | £29,620 £38,320 per annum
Location: Littleover, Derby (DE23)
O ur trusted client, a growing provider of therapeutic residential childcare services, is recruiting Residential Childcare Workers and Team Leaders for full-time, permanent positions. These roles offer structured career progression, funded qualifications, and a supportive, professionally led environment.
Our client delivers high-quality, trauma-informed residential care for children and young people, focused on stability, development, and positive long-term outcomes.
The Roles Residential Childcare Worker
You will provide day-to-day care and emotional support to children and young people aged 517 within a residential setting, working as part of a dedicated team to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
Team Leader
In addition to direct care responsibilities, you will provide shift leadership, support staff supervision, and contribute to service standards and outcomes within the home.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering consistent care and emotional support
Promoting education, independence, and personal development
Building professional, trusting relationships with young people
Contributing to care planning and safeguarding practice
Supporting positive behavioural outcomes
Leading or supporting shifts and guiding junior staff (Team Leader)
Working a shift pattern including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
Requirements Residential Support Worker
Experience in childrens residential care or similar - preferred
Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards
Team Leader
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (minimum)
Previous supervisory or shift-leading experience in residential childcare
Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory standards
For all applicants:
Resilient, reliable, and child-centred approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Full UK driving licence preferred
Salary and Benefits Residential Support Worker: £29,620 £35,320 per year (inclusive of 10 sleeps per month)
Team Leader: Up to £38,320 per year (inclusive of 10 sleeps per month)
Funded Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (where applicable)
Clear career progression pathways
Sleep-in and overtime enhancements
Performance-related bonus
Pension and paid annual leave
Additional staff benefits and free on-site parking
Please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 3 business days.
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