Senior Support Worker

Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker

£14.50–£15.00 per hour | Darley Dale, Matlock | Full‑time |

Established 3‑bed Ofsted‑registered home

A warm, stable and child‑focused 3‑bed Ofsted‑registered children’s home in Darley Dale is recruiting a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to join a fully supportive management team providing trauma‑informed care to children who have experienced adversity in their earlier years.

This full‑time permanent role offers a regular work pattern over a 3‑week rota, and every 3rd week includes a long weekend off from Friday to Monday, supporting excellent work‑life balance. As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will help lead the team and ensure high‑quality therapeutic care is delivered consistently.

What We Offer

£14.50–£15.00 per hour

Full training provided

CPD opportunities including funded NVQ Level 4 + 5 Residential Childcare

Supportive and approachable management team

Clear progression prospects within the home

Regular rota pattern with a long weekend off every 3rd week

Child‑focused, trauma‑informed working environment

Permanent full‑time contract

The Senior Role

As a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will lead shifts and support the team while providing nurturing, therapeutic care to children with emotional, behavioural and trauma‑related needs. Duties include:

Leading shifts and supporting junior staff

Providing consistent, therapeutic care using PACE

Supporting routines, boundaries and daily living

Promoting independence, resilience and positive outcomes

Providing fun, friendship and parental‑style support

Ensuring safeguarding responsibilities and accurate recording

Contributing to a stable, safe and supportive team culture

Requirements

Experience working in a children’s home or similar Ofsted‑regulated service

Passion for making a difference in children’s lives

Calm, resilient and child‑focused approach

Driver preferred

Must have full Right to Work in the UK

No sponsorship available

Able to commit to the rota including sleep‑ins

Apply Today

If you want a rewarding Senior role where you can genuinely change the lives of children and be part of a supportive team with real progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner ready to step into a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker position