Senior Residential Support Worker

Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker

Salary: £37,212.34 per annum (including sleep-in shifts), increasing to £38,162.85 per annum after successful completion of the probation period.

Location:

Derby

Contract:

Full-time (approx. 56.4 hours per week including sleeps)
Rota: 1 day on, 2 days off (08:00–23:00 + sleep)

About the Role
We are recruiting a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to support young people aged 8–18 who present with emotional and behavioural challenges. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe, stable, and nurturing environment while helping young people develop positive routines, build confidence, and move towards independence.

What’s on Offer

* Auto-enrolment into NEST pension scheme (criteria dependent; opt-out available)

* Life insurance (1x annual salary to a nominated beneficiary)

* Medicash cashback plan (including dental & optical) + high street discounts

* Eligibility for Blue Light Card

* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

* Access to nationally recognised qualifications (including Level 3 Diploma if not held)

 * £160 incentive for completing online training before your start date

 * £50 Christmas voucher

* Free DBS application and annual checks

* Enhanced annual leave entitlement

* Enhanced rates on Christmas & New Year’s Day

* Overtime rate paid after full-time contracted hours

* Team building events and structured career progression

* Competitive salary above local market average

Requirements

* Full UK driving licence (essential)

* Flexibility to work long shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins

* Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People/Residential Childcare or willingness to complete it

* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

* Understanding of safeguarding, behaviour management, and trauma-informed practice

* Experience in residential childcare is desirable but not essential for the right person

Working Pattern

* Three-week rolling rota (1 day on, 2 days off)

* Sleep-ins included within contracted hours and paid during annual leave