Therapeutic Residential Childcare Worker

Derbyshire County Council; Danesmoor; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive induction and training

Regular supervision

Career progression opportunities

Travel expenses

Free parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Leisure centre discounts

Counselling services

Physiotherapy support

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council’s Hopewell in Clay Cross is seeking a dedicated Residential Children’s Worker to provide 24-hour care in a small, supportive team. You will build trusted relationships with children and young people, ensuring a safe, homely environment and consistent routines.

Role includes early and late shifts, sleep-in duties and weekend work, with comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and generous Local Government Pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare is beneficial but not required; training provided.
• Essential empathy with children and young people; ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and recording in line with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Create a safe, homely, structured environment and predictable routines.
• Support education, activities and emotional wellbeing; record accurately.
• Collaborate with schools, social workers, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Attend team meetings, handovers, training and reflective practice.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Organised

Trauma-informed

Education

Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Derbyshire County Council’s Hopewell in Clay Cross is seeking a dedicated Residential Children’s Worker to provide 24-hour care in a small, supportive team. You will build trusted relationships with children and young people, ensuring a safe, homely environment and consistent routines.

Role includes early and late shifts, sleep-in duties and weekend work, with comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and generous Local Government Pension benefits.