Children’s Residential Care Worker
Location: Derby (Mickleover / Littleover)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 40 per week + sleep ins
Shift Pattern: Alternate week pattern – 2 shifts ON / 4 OFF
Salary: £35,950 – £37,638.16 OTE (inclusive of sleep ins)
Additional: £1,000 sign on fee + overtime available
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to feel safe, valued and empowered? This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist residential service providing high quality care to children with complex needs. We are seeking dedicated Children’s Residential Care Workers who can offer stability, emotional support and positive role modelling to help young people build confidence, develop life skills and reach their full potential to work in a 2/3 placement EBD provision. All homes within this provision hold GOOD Ofsted ratings , reflecting a strong commitment to safeguarding, nurturing relationships and consistent, child?centred practice.
The Role
- Provide day to day care, emotional support and guidance
- Build trusting relationships that help children feel safe and understood
- Support children to develop social, independence and coping skills
- Promote positive routines, boundaries and behaviour
- Work as part of a therapeutic, supportive team
- Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures
- Participate in sleep ins and on call duties as part of the rota
- Contribute to a warm, stable and nurturing home environment
What We’re Looking For
Essential qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) OR QCF Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Practitioner
You will also bring: Experience supporting children or young people is essential A calm, caring and resilient approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to remain consistent, patient and positive Commitment to safeguarding and high quality care
Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role or consider anyone with less than 18 months remaining in their visa
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discounts
- Overtime opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Ongoing training and development
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