Children’s Residential Home (EBD / SEMH)
Location: Chellaston, Derbsyshire
Service: 2-bed therapeutic children’s home
Salary: £33,000 – £36,120 per year
Rota: 1 on / 2 off | Sleep-ins £50 per night | Overtime +£2.50/hour after 160 hours per month

A small, nurturing home where your leadership shapes every day. You’ll be joining a stable, reflective team supporting children with emotional and social needs, in a space designed for connection, growth and belonging.

The provider behind this home has built a strong reputation across the Midlands for doing things properly; running small, relationship-led homes that consistently achieve Good and Outstanding outcomes with Ofsted. Their culture is thoughtful and professional, but also warm and human. People stay because the work feels meaningful, the support is genuine, and good practice is more than just a policy.

The Role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll take the lead on shift; setting structure, guiding routines and building the kind of relationships that help young people feel safe enough to start again. You’ll work alongside an experienced Registered Manager and a team who understand the value of curiosity, reflection and patience in this work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading shifts with confidence and purpose; organising handovers and daily routines

• Supporting education, appointments, family contact and community involvement

• Using trauma-informed, relationship-based care to support positive behaviour

• Coaching and mentoring newer staff, sharing knowledge and modelling good practice

• Maintaining clear and meaningful records; daily notes, risks, incidents and LAC reports

• Contributing to care planning, reviews and multi-agency meetings

• Helping to keep the home homely, safe and child-focused

What You’ll Bring

• At least 18 months’ experience in children’s residential care, including leadership on shift

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Level 4 CYPFP (Residential)

• Strong communication and confident written recording

• Leadership that blends empathy, structure and consistency

• Full UK manual driving licence

Pay, Perks and Progression

• £33,000 – £36,120 per year

• Sleep-ins paid at £50 each

• Overtime uplift: +£2.50/hour after 160 monthly hours

• Structured pay bands linked to PDPs and annual appraisals

• Twice-yearly pay reviews (March & October)

• Bonuses for probation, appraisal and Ofsted outcomes

• Funded qualifications, paid training and protected CPD time

• Clinical input and regular reflective supervision

• 8 hours’ paid birthday leave and a team Christmas celebration

• Pension, Employee Assistance Scheme and refer-a-friend bonus

• Clear pathways to Deputy and Registered Manager roles

Why This Home Stands Out

It’s small, consistent and well-supported; the kind of home where leadership is visible and reflection is part of the culture. The provider believes great care happens when people are trusted to do their jobs well and given the tools to keep growing.

You’ll be joining a team that values integrity, mutual respect and the small daily acts that help children feel seen and heard. It’s a space where you’ll have the freedom to lead with heart, backed by senior leaders who understand what it takes to deliver lasting change.

If you’re looking for a senior role that keeps you close to meaningful work and gives you the platform to grow, this is a great place to do it.

(All offers are subject to safer recruitment checks, including Enhanced DBS, references and right-to-work verification.)