Lead Residential Support Worker - Children's Home

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd.; Matlock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd in Derbyshire is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s residential home. This role combines hands-on care with shift leadership to support vulnerable children and young people.

You will lead shifts, deliver high-quality, child-centred care, mentor colleagues, manage safeguarding, and contribute to care planning. A proactive, compassionate mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a children's residential care setting.
• Previous Senior RSW experience or readiness to progress into a senior role.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Leading shifts and supporting the day-to-day running of the home.
• Providing high-quality, child-centred care and emotional support.
• Acting as a positive role model for young people and colleagues.
• Supporting children to develop confidence, independence, and life skills.
• Mentoring and guiding Residential Support Workers on shift.
• Managing safeguarding concerns and promoting safe practice.
• Administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Building strong relationships with families and partner agencies.
• Contributing to care planning and achieving positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Resilience

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd in Derbyshire is recruiting a Senior Residential Support Worker for a children’s residential home. This role combines hands-on care with shift leadership to support vulnerable children and young people.

You will lead shifts, deliver high-quality, child-centred care, mentor colleagues, manage safeguarding, and contribute to care planning. A proactive, compassionate mindset is essential.