Senior Children Residential Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Derby DE, United Kingdom Empathix Full time £30,000 - £50,000 per year

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 Therapeutic Children's Residential Support Workers 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

For a private chat contact

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £37,212.34-£38,162.85 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Childcare
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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