Senior Residential Children's Support Worker
CV-LibraryDerby, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 13 August 2026
Apply NowShire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Derby, Derbyshire.
Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins within a specialist service.
Potential to earn up to £38,500 per annum including sleep-ins.
As a Senior residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
* To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
* To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
* To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
* To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
* Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
* Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
* Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
* Continuous commit to professional development
* To be willing to cover other homes when required
* Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:
* Opportunity to progress
* Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
* Committed to the continuous development of all staff
* Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.
Applicants should have the following:
* Previous experience of working with young people
* Experience of successfully leading a small team
* Full UK driving license.
* Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack.
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Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins within a specialist service.
Potential to earn up to £38,500 per annum including sleep-ins.
As a Senior residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
* To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
* To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
* To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
* To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
* Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
* Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
* Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
* Continuous commit to professional development
* To be willing to cover other homes when required
* Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:
* Opportunity to progress
* Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
* Committed to the continuous development of all staff
* Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.
Applicants should have the following:
* Previous experience of working with young people
* Experience of successfully leading a small team
* Full UK driving license.
* Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack.
Ref: (phone number removed)