Senior Residential Support Worker Childrens Home
Location: Derby
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £13.50 £15.20 per hour
Overtime: Paid on Bank Holidays

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced and compassionate Senior Residential Support Worker to join our Ofsted-registered Childrens Home in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Support Worker who wants to make a real difference and progress within a supportive, well-structured team.

You will support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs, or trauma backgrounds, while leading shifts and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality, compliant care.

What Youll Be Doing

• Creating a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment

• Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people

• Supporting emotional wellbeing, independence, education, and daily routines

• Leading shifts, supporting staff, and maintaining high standards of care

• Following and updating care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour strategies

• Accurately recording daily logs, incidents, and safeguarding concerns

• Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding procedures and Ofsted standards

• Supporting inspections, audits, and reviews

What Were Looking For

• Minimum 1 years experience working in a childrens residential home (required)

• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or complex needs

• Experience leading shifts or supervising staff (desirable)

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations

• Confident, calm, and emotionally resilient approach

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Level 3 Diploma for Children and Young People (Residential Pathway) or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins

• Commitment to ongoing training and professional development

• No sponsorship available

• Ability to start ASAP

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate (£13.50 £15.20)

• Free on-site parking

• Overtime paid on Bank Holidays

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Ongoing training and career development

If youre an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker looking for a rewarding role in Derby, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now for an immediate start and join a team that truly values quality care.

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