Residential Support Worker → Senior Opportunity

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

Senior Residential Support Worker

Children's Residential Home | Derbyshire £26800 per annum + Sleep-In Payments + Overtime Opportunities

Are you an experienced Residential Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career?

Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing children's residential care provider seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Residential Support Worker to join their team.

This is an opportunity to be part of a service where your leadership, compassion, and commitment can genuinely transform the lives of vulnerable children and young people. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing environment while supporting a team to deliver outstanding care and positive outcomes.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll combine hands-on care with shift leadership responsibilities, helping to ensure the home operates smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and support.

You'll work closely with management to promote stability, consistency, and positive relationships for children and young people who may have experienced significant life challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and sleep-ins.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary.
• Sleep-in payments and overtime opportunities.
• Ongoing training and funded qualifications.
• Clear progression opportunities.
• Supportive management team.
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's lives.
• Stable, growing organisation committed to quality care.

Delphi Care Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of a confidential client. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.