Pay: £35,121.00-£37,423.00 per year

Job description:

Senior Children’s Residential Childcare Worker

Location: Derby
Salary: £35,121.60 – £37,243.20 OTE (inclusive of sleep-ins)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 per week + sleep-ins (alternate week shift pattern, includes on-call)
Bonus: £1,000 sign-on fee

At Treo Recruitment, we’re proud to be working with a highly regarded children’s residential care provider in Derby who are committed to delivering safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for young people. All of their homes are rated “Good” by Ofsted, and they are now seeking a Senior Children’s Residential Childcare Worker to join their dedicated team.

This role is ideal for an experienced and passionate childcare professional who thrives in a supportive environment where staff development, stability, and quality of care are at the heart of everything.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive Salary £35,121.60 – £37,243.20 (including sleep-ins)
• £1,000 Sign-on Bonus
• Career Progression – Pathway to Deputy Manager
• Training Opportunities – Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People’s Services)
• Supportive Workplace – Work alongside passionate and experienced colleagues
• Excellent Benefits Package, including:
• Company pension
• Performance & bonus schemes
• Casual dress & staff events
• Free meals & employee discounts
• Free parking & cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay & referral programme

Job Purpose

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, protection, and support to young people aged 10–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This includes supporting their physical, psychological, emotional, and recreational development while providing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.

Key Duties

• Support children and young people with leisure interests and skill development.
• Implement and review individual care plans.
• Assist with day-to-day activities inside and outside the home.
• Record behaviours, needs, and progress within the home’s systems.
• Carry out key working sessions and co-key worker responsibilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and reviews.
• Plan shifts, delegate tasks, and lead conflict resolution/debriefs.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Encourage independence and positive outcomes for each child.

About You

Essential:

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young People’s Workforce (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.
• Experience supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient, patient, and passionate about making a difference.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations & Quality Standards (2015).
• Familiarity with safeguarding, health & safety, and care legislation.
• Diploma of Higher Education.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior staff.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 residential childcare or Level 4 practitioner (required)

Work Location: In person