Residential Child Care Worker Level 2

Derby City Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Derby City Council as a Residential Child Care Worker. Support children in residential homes, enabling their development in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, along with essential skills in administration and IT. Excellent benefits and career opportunities are available.

Benefits

Continued professional development opportunities

27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training

Employee Assistance Programmes & Support

Access to Equality Employee Networks

Qualifications

• Must be aged 22 or over.
• Full, clean driving license required.
• Ability to demonstrate necessary education and skills.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in residential settings.
• Facilitate development and empowerment of children and young people.
• Provide creative, child-centered care.

Skills

Written skills

Numeracy skills

Administration skills

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People

Job description

Directorate: People Services

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours a week. Part Time – hours a week. Includes shift working, sleep-in duties, alternate weekends and bank holiday working.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Residential Children’s Homes across the City of Derby

At Derby City Council, we want the very best for the children and young people living in our residential care homes. We are looking for dedicated individuals who share our values, are committed to making a difference, and can champion outstanding care as Residential Child Care Workers. In return, we offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and rewarding career opportunities within a supportive team.

We believe every child and young person has the right to high-quality care in a safe, supportive, trusting, and nurturing environment. As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will facilitate the development and empowerment of children and young people, helping them grow into mature, successful, and responsible adults.

Who We Are

Here at Derby City Council, we deliver nearly 250 services to citizens and businesses in the Midlands. We prioritize people in all we do and have a strong track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals through varied and fulfilling careers. Find out more about working with us.

What We Offer

Join us and enjoy:

• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled, Carers, and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic
• Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity

As a Residential Child Care Worker, your role will be to support children and young people in residential settings. Our homes provide short and long-term care for children unable to live with their families, including those with emotional or behavioural difficulties and complex needs. Our approach emphasizes creative, child-centered care.

About You

To succeed, you should ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Children and Young People. If not, we can provide training to help you gain the necessary qualifications. All applicants must be aged 22 or over due to regulations. You must hold a full, clean driving license and demonstrate written, numeracy (Level 2 functional skills or equivalent), administration, and IT skills for completing case records, care plans, reports, and financial records.

Next Steps

If interested, please submit an application.