Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Willow Care Group Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,121 - 37,243; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading care provider in Derby is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to support children and young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role involves leading a care team, ensuring a safe environment, and supporting the physical and emotional development of young people aged 10–18. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in childcare and an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in residential childcare.
• Understanding of Children’s Home Regulations and safeguarding standards.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organise shifts effectively.
• Support young people in education and personal development.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care reviews.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations.

Skills

Managing challenging behaviour

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Base pay range

Senior Residential Childcare Worker – £35,121.60 – £37,243.20 (OTE, inclusive of sleep-ins) – Derbyshire, DE23 6AE

The Role

Do you have the skills and resilience to support children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties?

Are you experienced in leading a care team and creating a safe, supportive environment?

We are a well-established provider of high-quality residential childcare, with homes registered with Ofsted. We are looking for a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join our team in Mickleover, Derby, and help make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

You will work with children and young people aged 10–18 who have emotional, social, and behavioural needs. Your role is to ensure their physical, emotional, and educational development is supported within a safe, structured environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help shape brighter futures for young people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and organise shifts, ensuring effective delegation and teamwork
• Support young people with education, activities, and personal development
• Follow and implement care plans and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care reviews
• Handle conflict resolution and provide debriefs for the team
• Deliver high standards of care and support
• Encourage participation in leisure, learning, and daily living skills
• Carry out key working sessions and develop co-key workers
• Facilitate service user meetings
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and care regulations
• Promote a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive

The Company

Willow Care Group provides therapeutic services for young people presenting Behavioural, Emotional, Social and Educational difficulties. These residential services are for young people of mixed gender, aged between 5 and 17 years.

Our mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people by being an inspirational and outstanding home to enable children to be loved, happy, healthy, safe from harm and able to develop, thrive and fulfil their full potential. Putting children and young people first is central to our values and the needs of the individual must lie at the heart of everything we do.

• Career progression opportunities, including Deputy Manager roles
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People’s Services)
• 14 days annual leave (FTE)
• Additional perks: cycle to work scheme, free parking, casual dress, employee discounts, and wellbeing support

The Person

• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
• At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• Skilled in managing challenging behaviour and supporting complex needs
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Understanding of Children’s Home Regulations and safeguarding standards
• Full UK driving licence