Job Description:

Residential Care Worker – Children's Residential Care

Location: Littleover, Derby
Salary: £30,620 per annum + sleep-ins + performance-related pay
Typical package: Up to c. £35,320 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting experienced Residential Care Workers on behalf of an established and growing children's residential care provider in Littleover, Derby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Residential Care Worker (RCW) who is passionate about supporting children and young people and wants to develop a long-term career within residential childcare.

The organisation operates two established children's residential homes in Littleover, both currently rated Good by Ofsted, and is continuing to grow its team.

About the Role

As a Residential Care Worker, you will work as part of a small, dedicated team providing high-quality, trauma-informed care to children and young people.

You will play an important role in supporting their emotional, physical, educational and independent development, while helping to create a safe, nurturing and positive home environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and protection of children and young people.

• Working in line with individual care, education and risk management plans.

• Supporting children and young people with their day-to-day living, education and personal development.

• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent and positive role model.

• Supporting the Registered Manager in maintaining the home's Good Ofsted rating and working towards Outstanding.

• Helping to ensure the home remains clean, safe, welcoming and well maintained.

• Managing challenging behaviour and sensitive situations calmly and appropriately.

• Working effectively with colleagues, families, professionals and external stakeholders.

• Developing knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and children's residential care standards.

• Demonstrating integrity, optimism, resilience, determination and compassion in your work.

About You

You will ideally have previous experience working with children and young people in residential care, social care, education or activity-based settings, particularly where challenging behaviour may be present.

We are looking for people who have:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to remain calm and resilient when managing challenging or sensitive situations.

• A positive, professional and compassionate approach.

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a small team.

• A willingness to learn, develop and take responsibility.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• A willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

• A Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare, or a willingness to work towards this qualification.

Salary & Benefits

£30,620 basic salary per annum

Additional payment for sleep-in shifts

Performance-related pay

£250 Ofsted Good bonus

£500 Ofsted Outstanding bonus

Maximum salary potential of £31,120, plus sleep-ins

Average sleep-in earnings of approximately £4,200 per annum, based on around 5 sleep-ins per calendar month

Typical total package of approximately £35,320 per annum

Full mandatory training

Support towards professional qualifications

Clear opportunities for career progression and development

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to supporting its staff, developing talent and building rewarding careers in children's residential care.

You will receive structured training and support, with opportunities to work towards professional qualifications and progress within the organisation.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Residential Care Worker, Children's Support Worker, Residential Childcare Worker or similar professional looking for your next opportunity in Littleover, Derby, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Diamond Search Recruitment and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the role in confidence.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Apply today!