Job Description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Home (Learning Disabilities)

Salary: 12.31 per hour Sleep-in rate: 55.00

Location: Heanor, Derbyshire

Apply: hr@gemcarehomes.co.uk

About Gem Care Homes

We're a family-run organisation guided by care, integrity, and therapeutic values. Our homes provide meaningful, nurturing environments where children with learning disabilities feel safe, empowered, and truly heard. With strong foundations of teamwork and empathy, we help our children thrive socially, emotionally, and creatively.

The Role

We're looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Support Worker to be a role model and a trusted support in our children's homes. This is a shift-based role that includes early, late, long days, sleep-ins, weekends and bank holidays -- reflecting the holistic, round-the-clock support we provide.

You'll join a passionate team focused on giving children the stability, curiosity, and joy they deserve. Our children may use Makaton, symbols or signs to communicate, and we embrace every tool that helps us listen with empathy.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, child-centred care as part of a highly supportive team Help plan and engage in creative activities that spark curiosity and build confidence Build strong relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and inclusion Support children's development and self-image through meaningful daily routines Record daily notes, report safeguarding concerns, and collaborate with professionals and families
What You'll Bring

A calm, positive presence and a can-do attitude Experience or interest in children's residential care and learning disabilities Teamwork, resilience, and the ability to adapt in emotionally complex situations A desire to work towards (or completion of) a Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People A driving licence is desirable to support flexibility across our homes
Why Join Us?

Competitive pay, including enhanced rates for sleep-ins Holiday allowance and performance bonuses Health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you thriving Ongoing mentoring and career development opportunities A team culture that celebrates your voice and values your impact every day
Ready to make a lasting difference? Send your CV to hr@gemcarehomes.co.uk -- we'd love to welcome you to the Gem Care family.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: Up to 13.81 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred) Diploma level 3 in residential childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person