Residential Support Worker - Therapeutic Children's Home Derby

Brook Street; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting a Residential Support Worker for a therapeutic, trauma-informed children’s home in Derbyshire Belper, caring for young people aged 15–16. You will help with daily routines, education, emotional wellbeing and personal development in a safe, supportive environment.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you’ll build positive relationships, support activities and appointments, promote independence, and maintain safeguarding records while collaborating with families and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Team Teach training desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to young people
• Build positive and trusting relationships
• Support education, activities and appointments
• Promote independence and life skills
• Maintain accurate records and safeguarding practices
• Work alongside families and external professionals
• Support young people with emotional and behavioural needs, including ADHD

Skills

Experience working with children and 2

Trauma-informed practice

Team Teach training

Full UK Driving Licence desirable

Job description

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home

Location: Derbyshire Belper DE56

Shifts Available:

• Early: 07:00 - 14:00


• Long Day: 07:00 - 22:00


• Waking Night: 21:00 - 08:00

We are recruiting Residential Support Workers for a therapeutic, trauma-informed children's home supporting young people aged 15-16 years.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established service that provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where young people can recover from trauma, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support young people with their daily routines, education, emotional wellbeing and personal development while promoting stability, safety and positive relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care and support to young people


• Build positive and trusting relationships


• Support education, activities and appointments


• Promote independence and life skills


• Maintain accurate records and safeguarding practices


• Work alongside families and external professionals


• Support young people with emotional and behavioural needs, including ADHD

Requirements

• Experience working with children and young people


• Understanding of trauma-informed practice


• Team Teach training desirable


• Full UK Driving Licence desirable


• Flexible to work a mixture of shifts, including weekends and waking nights

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary


• Ongoing training and development


• Supportive management team


• Career progression opportunities


• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives