Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

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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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Location:
Derby
Salary:
From £13.5 to £15.2 per hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Social Care

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