Residential Support - Children's Homes (Derby)

Residential Support Worker Roles - Derby

We are currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers for a children's residential home in the Derby and Nottingham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for stable, long-term work within a supportive residential team, with a positive working environment and a strong focus on the care and development of young people.

The home supports children and young people with a range of emotional, behavioural and additional needs, so previous experience in residential care, children's services, SEND, education or support work is highly valued.

Key responsibilities include:

🤝 Building positive and trusting relationships with young people

🧠 Supporting emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour

🏡 Providing day-to-day care and creating a safe, stable home environment

🎯 Supporting young people with routines, education and personal development

🛡️ Maintaining safeguarding standards and following care plans

💬 Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues and external professionals

📝 Completing accurate daily records and reporting any concerns appropriately

🌱 Encouraging independence, confidence and positive decision-making

🎨 Supporting activities, appointments and community-based activities

🚨 Responding appropriately to incidents and following agreed de-escalation strategies

We are looking for people who are patient, resilient, reliable and genuinely committed to supporting young people. Previous experience within a children's home or similar setting is preferred.

📍 Kidderminster & surrounding areas

🏡 Children's residential setting

📅 Long-term opportunities available

🚗 Driver essential due to rural location

⏰ Some flexibility around working hours and shift patterns

🤝 Supportive and experienced team

💼 Great working package

If you're looking for a long-term residential role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you