Residential Children Support Workers

Flashfactoryny; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is seeking Residential Support Workers in Derby to join three children’s homes supporting young people aged 10–18, with one home for children with disabilities aged 5–18. The role involves creating a safe, nurturing environment to help them grow and move toward a positive future.

The position offers day, waking night, weekend, and sleep-in shifts with comprehensive training provided for specific responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a children’s residential setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• Patience, empathy and emotional resilience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player with a proactive, supportive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support positive family contact and relationships
• Provide behavioural and emotional support
• Offer general daily care and consistency
• Administer medication safely (full training provided)
• Promote independence and life skills development

Skills

Residential care experience

Patience and empathy

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

We're Hiring – Residential Support Workers

Location: Derby

Reference – SCS-631

Job Type: Locum – Full Time (Day Shifts & Waking Nights)

Start Date: ASAP

Rate/Salary:

• Day/Night – £18.50 per hour
• Saturday – £28.50 per hour
• Sunday – £38.00 per hour
• Sleep-in – £47.00 flat rate

About the Role

We're excited to be working with three fantastic children’s homes in Derby, seeking Residential Support Workers to join their teams. These homes support young people aged 10–18, with one home specifically for children with disabilities aged 5–18. The children may have experienced abuse, neglect, family breakdown, or behavioural and emotional challenges. Your support will be key in creating a safe, nurturing environment to help them grow and move toward a positive future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support positive family contact and relationships
• Provide behavioural and emotional support
• Offer general daily care and consistency
• Administer medication safely (full training provided)
• Promote independence and life skills development

Requirements

• Proven experience in a children’s residential setting
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Patience, empathy, and emotional resilience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with a proactive, supportive approach

Why Join Us?

• Ongoing, consistent work with supportive homes
• Competitive enhanced rates, including weekends and sleep-ins
• Be part of a team making a meaningful impact
• Full training provided for specific responsibilities

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About Supply Care Solutions

Supply Care Solutions has a wide range of locum opportunities across the UK, recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grades.

All locums must be contract-compliant before commencing work through our agency. We work in full compliance with Monitor/TDA rate caps, ensuring transparency and fair practice across all placements.