Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire 
Salary: £13.33 per hour + £50 per sleep-in
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

JP Healthcare Recruitment is looking for caring and motivated Residential Support Workers to join a supportive children’s residential home in the Chesterfield area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference to children and young people, providing a safe, stable and nurturing environment where they can grow, develop and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

You’ll be part of a dedicated residential team, supporting children and young people with their day-to-day lives. Key responsibilities include:

• Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
• Providing emotional and practical support
• Supporting education, activities, appointments and community engagement
• Encouraging independence, confidence and essential life skills
• Supporting young people through challenging or emotional situations
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times
• Completing daily records, key-work sessions and care documentation
• Helping to create a warm, safe and genuinely homely environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals within care, education, youth work, health or a similar setting
• A caring, patient and resilient approach
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare is desirable, although candidates willing to work towards the qualification will be considered

What’s On Offer?

£13.33 per hour + £50 for every sleep-in

You’ll also have opportunities for training, development and genuine career progression within children’s residential care:

Support Worker → Senior → Team Leader → Deputy Manager → Registered Manager

If you’re passionate about supporting children and young people and want a role where you can genuinely make a difference, apply today and JP Healthcare Recruitment will be in touch for a confidential discussion.