Support Worker – Children’s Residential
Location: Derby
Salary: £32,436 per annum (£26,436 base + approx. £6,000 sleep-ins)
Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off – 8:00am–11:00pm followed by sleep-in (24-hour shift total)
The Opportunity
IMC Locums are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Support Worker to join a children’s residential home in Derby. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for an experienced Support Worker seeking progression or looking for a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support children and young people with their emotional, social, and educational needs.
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Ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.
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Assist with care planning, safeguarding, and incident reporting.
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Promote independence and life skills in line with individual care plans.
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Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota.
Requirements:
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NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Childcare/Young People (essential).
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Level 2 considered if currently working towards Level 3/4.
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Minimum of 2 years’ residential childcare experience.
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Confident car driver (manual preferred) – comfortable with motorways and night driving.
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Clean DBS and valid Right to Work in the UK.
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary of £32,436 per annum (including sleep-ins).
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.
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Clear progression pathways within a supportive team environment.
For more information, please call or whatsapp Millie on (phone number removed)