Trauma-Informed Residential Children's Worker

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave and flexi-time

Travel expenses

Discount on leisure centre memberships

Free car parking at most sites

In-house counselling services

Occupational health service

Access to physiotherapist sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting a Residential Children's Worker for Spire Lodge, a 6-bed short break home in North East Derbyshire near Chesterfield. You will provide holistic care and safety for children aged 8–17 with disabilities, supporting them and their families in partnership with a dedicated team.

The role requires an initiative-driven, relationship-focused approach, knowledge of relevant care standards, and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must have a relationship-focused and mindful approach to care.
• Ability to work using your own initiative.
• Understanding Quality Care Standards and Children’s Homes (England) regulations 2015.
• Hold, be working towards, or be willing to undertake Level 3 Diploma / NVQ3 within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Delivering the holistic care and safety needs of children within the home.
• Provide a service to Children within Specialist Services in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.
• Assuming a parental role for the children.
• Working with internal and external partners.
• Providing responsive care and support based on the individual needs of children and their families.
• Assessing and monitoring the care needs of the children.
• Escalating any emergency situations accordingly.

Skills

Relationship-focused approach

Initiative

Regulations knowledge

Qualification eligibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People’s Workforce

NVQ3 caring for children & young people or equivalent

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting a Residential Children's Worker for Spire Lodge, a 6-bed short break home in North East Derbyshire near Chesterfield. You will provide holistic care and safety for children aged 8–17 with disabilities, supporting them and their families in partnership with a dedicated team.

The role requires an initiative-driven, relationship-focused approach, knowledge of relevant care standards, and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.