Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Mickleover, Derbyshire (DE3)
Salary: £33,164 to £36,160 per year plus sleep-ins and bonuses
Shift Pattern: 1 on, 2 off | 8am start | Sleep-ins required

The service in Mickleover (DE3) supports young people aged 12 to 17 who need stability, encouragement and adults around them who genuinely show up. If you enjoy leading shifts while still being part of the day-to-day life of the home, you’ll probably enjoy this role.

The role

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in the daily running of the home. You’ll lead shifts, guide colleagues and help maintain the structure that allows young people to feel safe and supported.

At the same time, you’ll remain hands-on with the young people themselves. Supporting routines, attending meetings, encouraging education and helping them build confidence in everyday life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading shifts and supporting the wider care team

• Supporting young people with routines, education, activities and appointments

• Contributing to care plans, risk assessments and review meetings

• Building positive relationships with social workers, schools and therapeutic services

• Supporting the induction and development of new staff

• Maintaining accurate records and reports

You’ll work closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager to ensure the home continues to operate to a high standard.

What you’ll bring

People who succeed in this role usually enjoy responsibility. They like helping colleagues grow and they understand how important consistency is for young people.

You’ll ideally have:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Experience working in children’s residential care

• Experience leading shifts or supporting staff on duty

• Strong safeguarding awareness

• Confidence completing reports and professional documentation

• A full UK driving licence

Most importantly, you’ll bring patience, emotional intelligence and the ability to build genuine relationships with young people.

Why this provider stands out

This organisation has built a reputation for creating homes that are thoughtfully run and properly supported.

Teams are structured well, training is delivered face-to-face, and leadership stays involved in the life of the home. Staff development is taken seriously too, with clear progression routes and regular pay reviews.

You’ll feel that investment quite quickly once you’re part of the team.

Pay and benefits

Staff are recognised and supported through a well structured package.

• Salary: £33,164 to £36,160 per year

• Sleep-ins paid at £50 per night

• Overtime paid at £2.50 extra per hour after 160 hours per month

• Pay progression reviews twice per year in March and October

• Staff passing probation move to the next pay band at the next review window

• Annual appraisal bonus

• Probation completion bonus

• Ofsted inspection bonus

• Paid face-to-face training and ongoing development

• Company pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme

• Extra 8 hours annual leave for your birthday

• Paid Christmas party

• Refer-a-friend payment once they complete their first shift

It’s a package designed around recognising the commitment residential care staff bring to their work.

Why people enjoy roles like this

When the structure around a home works well, the job becomes something more meaningful.

You see young people settle.
You see confidence building.
You see relationships that genuinely matter.

And you’re part of a team that supports each other along the way.

If you’re a Senior Residential Support Worker looking for a role where your experience is valued and your development is supported, this opportunity in Mickleover, Derbyshire (DE3) is well worth exploring.

Apply today to learn more.