Senior Residential Children’s Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Heanor, Derbyshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Residential Childcare Childcare Safeguarding Team Leadership Communication Support Planning Working with Learning Disabilities Driving License

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Residential Children’s Worker

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Heanor, Derbyshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to 2 children presenting with learning disabilities.

Senior Residential Children’s Worker

[Employer hidden] are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Heanor, Derbyshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to 2 children presenting with learning disabilities.

The hourly rate: £14.50 per hour + £55 per sleep in + Overtime rate of £16.31 per hour

The rota will be 1 on 2 off.

Full UK driving license and Level 3 Residential Childcare are compulsory.

As a Senior Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:

  • To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
  • To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
  • To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
  • To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
  • Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
  • Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm
  • Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
  • Continuous commit to professional development
  • To be willing to cover other homes when required
  • Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

Applicants should have the following:

  • Previous experience of working with young people
  • Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce or equivalent
  • Hold a Full UK drivers license

Not for you? If you are registered with [Employer hidden] and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

Apply today for more information.

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