Job Title: Residential Care Worker – Children’s Services

Location: Derby
Salary: £29,000 per annum + sleep-in pay
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Days, Evenings, Weekends, Bank Holidays)

Requirements

• Right to live and work in the UK

• Full, clean driving licence

• Ability to work long shifts, including evenings and weekends

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent (Health & Social Care – children and young people pathway)

• Minimum 1 year experience in children’s residential care (desirable)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children’s welfare

About the Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you will take a lead role on shift, supporting and mentoring your team while providing a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people. You will help shape care plans, ensure smooth daily operations of the home, and drive quality outcomes for every child in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily shift planning and care delivery

• Support staff and contribute to performance assessments

• Promote safeguarding and maintain a safe home environment

• Encourage young people to engage in education, social, and community activities

• Support healthy lifestyles, including meal preparation and personal care

• Contribute to reports, care plans, and risk assessments

• Ensure compliance with care regulations and health & safety guidelines

• Role model professional conduct and high standards of care

• Attend meetings and training sessions

• Transport young people to appointments, education, and activities

Benefits

• Additional pay for sleep-in shifts

• Ongoing training and CPD

• Company pension scheme

• Opportunities for internal promotion and development

• Supportive and values-led work environment

• Access to mentoring and leadership support

Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to manage and motivate a team

• Strong empathy and resilience under pressure

• Experience writing accurate reports and care documentation

• IT literate and comfortable with digital care systems

• Able to build trusting relationships with children and colleagues

• Willing to actively participate in activities in and outside the home

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now with your up-to-date CV.

Alternative contact methods:
📞 Call: 02380 118222
📧 Email: Belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

Keywords: SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / CHILDREN’S HOME / RESIDENTIAL CARE / TEAM LEADER / SAFEGUARDING / LEADERSHIP / THERAPEUTIC CARE / LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA / LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN / SHIFT LEADER

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