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
*Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role or consider anyone with less than 18 months remaining in their visa*
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
As a Residential Care Worker, you will:
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
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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Contact Details:
Positive Futures Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
