Senior Residential Support Worker
Everkind Haven – Central Derby
Everkind Haven is a residential childcare provider delivering trauma-informed care within a 3-bed children’s home in central Derby. We support young people aged 11–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing a safe, consistent and nurturing environment where young people can feel understood, supported and able to make positive progress.
Our approach is built around consistency, meaningful relationships and high-quality care that genuinely improves outcomes for young people.
We are now looking for an experienced, values-driven Senior Residential Support Worker to join our team and play an important role in leading child-centred practice within the home.
What we offer
- Shift pattern: 2 days on / 4 days off, operating on a 6-week rota
- £15.50 per hour
- Sleep-in rate: £65 per sleep
- A stable and supportive working environment with clear leadership
- Ongoing professional development and structured supervision
- Leadership and development opportunities
Training and development
Staff will benefit from:
- Level 5 Leadership and Management training
- PACE training
- All mandatory residential childcare training
- Continued learning focused on trauma-informed practice and reflective care
We are committed to creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued, developed and confident in their role.
The role
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will help lead the day-to-day care and support provided to young people within the home.
You will:
- Lead shifts and provide guidance and support to Residential Support Workers
- Model high standards of trauma-informed and PACE-based care
- Build strong, trusting and professional relationships with young people
- Support care planning, risk management and behaviour support strategies
- Contribute to a safe, structured and nurturing home environment
- Work closely with management to maintain quality, compliance and positive outcomes
- Act as a role model for professional practice, safeguarding and reflective care
This is a great opportunity for someone who is ready to step into a meaningful senior role where their experience, judgement and commitment to young people will be valued.
About you
We are looking for someone who is calm, resilient, reliable and genuinely passionate about making a difference.
You will ideally have:
- Desirable: Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, ideally within an EBD setting
- Confidence in leading shifts and supporting staff practice
- A calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent approach
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care
- The ability to work a rota including sleep-ins
- A genuine passion for supporting young people and improving outcomes
Why join Everkind Haven?
At Everkind Haven, you will be joining a home that is focused on stability, quality care and positive relationships. You will be supported by experienced leaders, given opportunities to develop, and encouraged to contribute to a culture where young people and staff can thrive.
If you are looking for a senior role where your experience is valued, leadership is supportive, and care is genuinely child-focused, we would welcome your application.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We follow safer recruitment practices. It is illegal for anyone who is barred from working with children to seek or undertake this work.
Please note: We are not offering sponsorship at this current moment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£15.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
