Residential Childrens Support Worker

Job description

Job Description:

Were excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to join our 2-bed childrens home in Derby. This pioneering service will provide a safe, nurturing, and homely environment for up to 2 children aged 6- 17 who are facing emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Our goal is to ensure that every child who leaves our care does so feeling confident, prepared, and optimistic about their future.

Our Mission

• Helping the children succeed in education, training, and employment
• Making a lasting, positive difference in their lives
• Empowering them to reach their full potential
• Believing in who they are and who they can become

Your Role

As a Support Worker, youll play a central role in each childs development and day-to-day care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building strong, trusting, and supportive relationships
• Developing and implementing individual, strength-based care plans
• Advocating for each child and ensuring their voice is heard
• Supporting them in education, training, or work placements
• Encouraging and participating in hobbies and leisure activities
• Promoting emotional well-being through therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches
• Managing health appointments and liaising with external professionals
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and family-style home environment
• Ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping
• Acting as a positive role model in both behaviour and conduct

What Were Looking For

We are seeking someone who brings:

• Compassion and empathy with a warm, non-judgmental approach
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to child protection
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Understanding of developmental trauma and its impact on behaviour
• Confidence in behaviour management and the ability to de-escalate situations
• Minimum two years of experience working within a challenging behaviour setting.

Hours & Benefits

• Full-time role on a three-week rolling rota
• Long days and sleep ins
• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities across services
• Full training and qualifications provided after successful probation

Join Us

This is more than just a job, its a meaningful opportunity to change lives. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of young people, wed love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• UK Right to Work indefinitely and without sponsorship? (required)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£30,000 Per Month

Published at

09-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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