Residential Childcare Worker
Location: Flagg, Derbyshire
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm weekdays and 10am–10pm weekends)
Full-Time Position
Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people?
We are looking for caring, resilient and dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team and help provide a safe, nurturing and supportive home for children and young people.
This role operates on a rolling rota of 12-hour shifts across a 7-day week, averaging approximately 42 hours per week. Whilst this role does not include contracted sleep-ins, overtime and additional shifts may be available.
As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a key role in supporting children and young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop independence, build confidence and experience stability within a therapeutic and child-focused environment.
What We Offer
- £14.50 per hour
- Consistent full-time hours averaging 42 hours per week
- Overtime opportunities available
- Fully funded training and development
- Full funding and support towards recognised Residential Childcare qualifications
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Opportunity to work within a therapeutic, child-centred environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence essential due to the rural location of the home and the requirements of the role
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional and resilient in challenging situations
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience working with children and young people
- Previous residential childcare experience
- Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or willingness to work towards)
Please note that all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, right to work checks and all safer recruitment requirements being met.
To apply, please complete our application form:
https://form.jotform.com/250413729402349
If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, or have any questions, please contact:
[email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
