Residential Childcare Worker - Driver Essential

TeacherActive; Tapton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and Training

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Referral bonus

Ongoing consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Residential Support Workers to join children's residential homes across Derby & Nottingham, with driving essential due to transport gaps. You will support young people daily, help them develop independence and emotional wellbeing, and work flexible shifts including waking nights.

We offer ongoing consultant support, free CPD and training, and a guaranteed payment scheme; competitive PAYE pay and a referral bonus. Join a dedicated team making a real difference.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a residential, care or support setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Remain calm and resilient when managing challenging situations.
• Flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including waking nights.
• Proactive, caring and professional approach to your work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting young people with their daily routines and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Building trusting and supportive relationships with young people
• Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development
• Working flexible shifts, including waking nights
• Long-term opportunities available for the right person

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Experience with children

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Flexible shifts

Waking nights

Job description

Residential Childcare Worker - Driver Essential

East Midlands/ temporary / £14.25 - 15.25 per hour

Location: Derbyshire , Ilkeston (DE7)
Flexible Shifts Available | Days & Waking Nights
Competitive Hourly Rate | Paid via PAYE

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes? TeacherActive is proud to be working with children's residential homes across Derby & Nottingham, providing safe, nurturing and supportive environments for young people. These homes are dedicated to promoting stability, independence and emotional wellbeing through high-quality care and support. (Driver or own Travel is essential as Public trasnport routes are lacking)

We are looking for compassionate and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team on a day-to-day basis, with opportunities for long-term placements for the right candidates.

What You'll Be Doing as a Residential Support Worker:

• Supporting young people with their daily routines and activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Building trusting and supportive relationships with young people
• Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing home environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence and personal development
• Working flexible shifts, including waking nights
• Long-term opportunities available for the right person

We’d Love to Hear from You If You:

• Have experience working with children or young people in a residential, care or support setting
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build positive and professional relationships with young people
• Remain calm and resilient when managing challenging situations
• Are flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including waking nights
• Have a proactive, caring and professional approach to your work

What You'll Receive as a Residential Support Worker with TeacherActive:

• Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant
• Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Competitive PAYE pay - no hidden costs or admin fees
• Up to £100 referral bonus for recommending a friend (T&Cs apply)
• 24/7 support from our experienced team

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.