Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker Derby Location: 2-Bed Childrens Residential Home Starting Salary: £38,683.63 (rising after 6-month probation) Are you an experienced residential childcare professional ready to step into a senior role? Were looking for a Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker to join a warm and supportive 2-bed childrens home in Derby, where your leadership and care will make a lasting difference in young peoples lives. The Role As a Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker, you will take a leading role in delivering high-quality, therapeutic care while supporting the team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the home. You will: Lead shifts and support the daily operations of the home Provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children and young people Support, mentor, and guide junior staff members on shift Contribute to care planning, risk assessments, and reviews Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people Promote independence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing What Were Looking For Minimum 1 years experience leading or supervising within childrens residential care Strong understanding of residential childcare practices and safeguarding Relevant childcare qualification in line with regulatory requirements Full UK driving licence (essential) A resilient, compassionate approach and genuine commitment to improving young lives Working Pattern This is a full-time role based on a structured rota: 56.4 hours per week (including sleep-ins) Shift pattern: 08:00 11:00 (following day) with sleep-in and handover 3-week rolling rota, averaging 10 shifts per month Includes training, meetings, and development hours (approx. 244.5 hours per month) Benefits Competitive salary with progression after probation Generous annual leave entitlement of 360 hours per year Structured rota supporting consistency and work-life balance Ongoing training and professional development Clear opportunities for progression within a growing organisation