Job Description

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 Hassan@empathix .co.uk

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