Residential Care Worker - Children's Residential Care

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Burnaston CP; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full mandatory training

Support towards professional qualific"

Career progression opportunities

Ofsted Good/Outstanding bonuses

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment are recruiting a Residential Care Worker for a children’s residential care provider in Littleover, Derby. You will join a small, dedicated team delivering trauma-informed care to children and young people, supporting their emotional, educational and independent development in a safe home environment.

Experience with children, strong communication, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and young people in residential care or related settings.
• Ability to stay calm and resilient in challenging or sensitive situations.
• Positive, professional and compassionate approach.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Willingness to learn, develop and take responsibility.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical and emotional wellbeing, safeguarding and protection of children and young people.
• Follow individual care, education and risk management plans.
• Support children and young people with day-to-day living, education and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a consistent and positive role model.
• Support the Registered Manager in maintaining the home's Good Ofsted rating and working towards Outstanding.
• Help ensure the home remains clean, safe, welcoming and well maintained.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly and appropriately.
• Work effectively with families, professionals and external stakeholders.
• Develop knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and children’s residential care standards.
• Demonstrate integrity, optimism, resilience, determination and compassion in your work.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

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.

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