At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide overnight care and emotional support to children with complex needs.
- Company: Supportive organisation dedicated to trauma-informed care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a compassionate team and help young people during their most vulnerable moments.
- Qualifications: 2 years of experience in children's residential care and NVQ Level 3 required.
The predicted salary is between 13.33 - 13.33 £ per hour.
Salary: £13.33 per hour (circa £26,000 per annum)
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Position
Hours: Shift-based, working to a rota of shifts and sleep in shifts
Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide consistent overnight care, safety, and emotional support to children and young people with complex trauma, attachment needs, and behavioural difficulties living in solo residential placements. You will create a calm, nurturing environment, supporting emotional regulation, responding to incidents, and ensuring each young person feels safe and secure. The role is guided by trauma-informed practice, including PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP).
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a calm, reassuring presence throughout the night.
- Support young people with night-time routines, settling, and emotional reassurance.
- Monitor wellbeing and respond appropriately to distress, anxiety, or incidents.
- Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.
- Carry out regular welfare, safety, fire, and security checks.
- Accurately complete night logs, incident reports, and handovers for day staff.
- Support emotional regulation using de-escalation and co-regulation approaches.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment through light household and laundry tasks.
- Work closely with the wider team to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in children's residential childcare.
- Must have NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and residential care practice.
- Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient approach.
- Ability to work waking night shifts on a rota basis.
- Commitment to professional boundaries, confidentiality, and high standards of care.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference during the most vulnerable hours of the day. If you are a compassionate, reliable professional looking for a Support Worker role within children's residential care, apply now to join a supportive, trauma-informed service.
Residential Support Worker in Chesterfield employer: IntSol Recruitment
As a Residential Support Worker, you will join a compassionate team dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children and young people facing complex challenges. Our organisation prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development, offering comprehensive training in trauma-informed practices and opportunities for career advancement. Located in a supportive community, we foster a collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued, making this an excellent place to build a meaningful career.
