Residential Children's Support Worker

Job description

Residential Support Worker – Children & Young People (Derbyshire)

£30k – £33k per year (includes an average of two sleep-ins per week)

We’re recruiting on behalf of a specialist provider of residential homes and education settings supporting children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated learning needs.

The Role

• Provide high-quality, nurturing care within a residential setting
• Build positive, trusting relationships
• Support education, independence and emotional wellbeing
• Encourage hobbies, social activities and community involvement (e.g. Sports, arts, outings)
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals
• Contribute to care planning and maintain clear records
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people at all times

About You

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Calm, resilient and consistent in setting boundaries
• Strong communicator and effective team member
• Committed to safeguarding, equality and professional growth
• Flexible to work shifts, including sleep-ins and alternate weekends

Shift Patterns

• A mix of early, late and full-day shifts, including some weekends and bank holidays.

What’s on Offer

• Additional sleep-in payments
• Structured career progression and funded training
• Free meals on shift and onsite parking
• Employee reward scheme with retail vouchers
• Staff wellbeing support, including access to a trained mental health first aider

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Submit your CV to harvey.johnston@cpl.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derbyshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English