Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker Darley Dale, Matlock Full‑time | Established 3‑bed Ofsted‑registered home A warm, stable and child‑focused 3‑bed children’s home in Darley Dale is recruiting Children’s Residential Support Workers to join a supportive management team providing trauma‑informed care to children who have experienced adversity in their earlier years. As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping children feel safe, valued and understood within a nurturing, therapeutic environment. This is a full‑time permanent role with a regular work pattern over a 3‑week rota, and every 3rd week includes a long weekend off from Friday to Monday, offering excellent work‑life balance. The Children’s Residential Support Worker position includes full training and clear progression opportunities within the home. Experienced candidates will be considered for Senior Support Worker roles if desired (also advertised).

What We Offer

* Full training provided * CPD opportunities including funded NVQ Level 4 Residential Childcare * Supportive and approachable management team * Clear progression prospects within the home * Regular rota pattern with a long weekend off every 3rd week * Child‑focused working environment * Permanent full‑time contract

The Role

As a Children’s Residential Support Worker, you will support children with emotional, behavioural and trauma‑related needs, helping them feel safe, valued and understood. Duties include: * Providing consistent, nurturing care * Supporting routines, boundaries and daily living * Promoting independence and positive outcomes * Providing fun, friendship and parental‑style support * Working therapeutically within a trauma‑informed model including PACE * Safeguarding responsibilities and accurate recording * Working as part of a supportive team

Requirements

* Passion for making a difference in children’s lives * Calm, resilient and child‑focused approach * Driver preferred * Must have full Right to Work in the UK * No sponsorship available * Able to commit to the rota including sleep‑ins * No residential experience necessary as full training is provided Apply Today If you want a rewarding Children’s Residential Support Worker role where you can genuinely change the lives of children and be part of a supportive team with real progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you