Senior Children’s Residential Worker

Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker – EBD Service (Derby)

This senior support worker role is at a well‑established Ofsted‑registered children’s home in Derby. Your work will support young people aged 10–18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs, and the position offers clear career progression, funded training opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care, protection and support to children and young people
• Support young people with emotional, behavioural and developmental needs
• Lead shifts, assist with planning and delegate tasks to staff where required
• Facilitate key working sessions and service‑user meetings
• Support leisure activities, life‑skills development and daily routines
• Implement care plans and risk assessments for young people
• Maintain accurate records of behaviours, progress and daily activities
• Support conflict resolution and contribute to shift debriefs
• Assist with the development and support of junior staff members
• Promote a safe, stable and nurturing environment within the home

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience working with children or young people, ideally in residential care
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs or challenging behaviours
• Good understanding of safeguarding and children’s residential care frameworks
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills
• Resilience and passion required to support vulnerable young people
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

Salary: £37,551.60 – £40,734.00 OTE (including sleep‑ins)

Sign‑on bonus: £1,000

• Clear career progression to Deputy Manager
• Funded Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking and on‑site facilities
• Employee discounts and company events

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