Residential Care Worker - Children's Residential Care

Residential Care Worker - Children's Residential Care

Residential Care Worker Children's Residential Care

Location: Littleover, Derby
Salary: £30,620 per annum + sleep-ins + performance-related pay
Typical package: Up to c. £35,320 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting experienced Residential Care Workers on behalf of an established and growing children's residential care provider in Littleover, Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to develop a long-term career within residential childcare.

The organisation operates two established children's residential homes in Littleover, both currently rated Good by Ofsted, and is continuing to grow its team.

About the Role

• Supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and protection of children and young people.




• Working in line with individual care, education and risk management plans.




• Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day living, education and personal development.




• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent and positive role model.




• Supporting the Registered Manager in maintaining the home's Good Ofsted rating and working towards Outstanding.




• Helping to ensure the home remains clean, safe, welcoming and well maintained.




• Managing challenging behaviour and sensitive situations calmly and appropriately.




• Working effectively with colleagues, families, professionals and external stakeholders.




• Developing knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and children's residential care standards.




• Demonstrating integrity, optimism, resilience, determination and compassion in your work.

About You

• You will ideally have previous experience working with children and young people in residential care, social care, education or activity-based settings, particularly where challenging behaviour may be present.




• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.




• Strong verbal and written communication skills.




• The ability to remain calm and resilient when managing challenging or sensitive situations.




• A positive, professional and compassionate approach.




• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.




• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team.




• A willingness to learn, develop and take responsibility.




• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.




• A willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.




• A Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,620 basic salary per annum




• Additional payment for sleep-in shifts




• Performance-related pay




• £500 Ofsted Outstanding bonus




• Maximum salary potential of £31,120, plus sleep-ins




• Average sleep-in earnings of approximately £4,200 per annum, based on around 5 sleep-ins per calendar month




• Typical total package of approximately £35,320 per annum




• Full mandatory training




• Support towards professional qualifications




• Clear opportunities for career progression and development

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to supporting its staff, developing talent and building rewarding careers in children's residential care.

You will receive structured training and support, with opportunities to work towards professional qualifications and progress within the organisation.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

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