Support Worker
Support Worker
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£13.50 - £15/hour + £65 per sleep in
Category
Social Care
Job Description
Children’s Residential Support Worker & Senior Support Worker
Darley Dale, near Matlock
Established Home – Under New Management
An established children’s home in Darley Dale is expanding under new management and now recruiting both Children’s Residential Support Workers and Senior Support Workers to join a highly child‑focused team. The home currently supports one child and is growing to three, offering a nurturing, rural environment where young people can feel safe, valued and supported.
This beautiful countryside home provides a stable, therapeutic setting with a passionate management team who prioritise emotional safety, consistency and child‑centred practice. With planned expansion already underway, we offer excellent career development for both Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
What We Offer
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Excellent pay rates - £13.50 - £14.00 for Support Workers & £14.50 - £15 for Senior Support Workers
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£65 per sleep in
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Bonuses & Blue Light Card
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Comprehensive training and ongoing support
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Clear career progression as the home expands
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A warm, child‑focused management team
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Stunning rural working environment
About the Role
As a Children’s Residential Support Worker or Senior Support Worker, you will:
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Provide nurturing, structured care to children with emotional and behavioural needs
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Support daily routines, independence and positive outcomes
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Maintain high‑quality safeguarding, recording and documentation
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Work therapeutically within a stable, rural home
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For Senior roles: lead shifts, support staff and contribute to decision‑making
Requirements
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Passion for supporting children
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Calm, resilient and child‑focused approach
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Experience of working in Children's Residential setting
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NVQ Level 3 (preferred but not essential)
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Full UK driving licence
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Willingness to work within a therapeutic, rural setting
Join Us
This is an exciting time to join an established home entering a new phase of growth. Whether you’re an experienced Support Worker or a Senior Support Worker, we’d love to hear from you