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