Residential Support Worker – Children’s Home

Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their potential?

We are seeking Residential Support Workers to join our team and provide care and encouragement to young people living in a solo residential setting.

This role is about helping children who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or disadvantage to feel safe, supported, and understood. You don’t need previous care experience — if you have the right values, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn, we will provide full training and ongoing support.

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: from £26,000.00 [dependent on experience/qualifications]

Sleep-in allowance: £50 per sleep

Full-Time/ Part-Time/Zero- Hour (shift work, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins)

What you’ll be doing:

· Building nurturing and trusting relationships with young people from deprived or challenging backgrounds.

· Supporting their daily routines, education, and personal growth.

· Helping young people regulate emotions and develop resilience.

· Ensuring safeguarding, advocacy, and promoting young people’s rights.

· Working as part of a reflective, supportive, and therapeutic team.

What we’re looking for:

· A genuine passion for working with children and young people.

· The ability to stay calm, caring, and consistent, even in challenging situations.

· An eagerness to learn therapeutic approaches such as trauma-informed care and PACE.

· Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

· Previous experience is welcome but not essential – what matters most is your commitment, potential, and resilience.

What we offer:

· A full induction and specialist training programme.

· Support to achieve professional qualifications (QCF Level 3).

· Ongoing learning in therapeutic models such as PACE and DDP.

· Opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

· Competitive salary and additional sleep-in payments.