Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential - Derby

Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential
Location: Derby
Salary: £35,000 per annum (£29,120 base + approx. £6,000 sleep-ins)
Shift Pattern: 1 on / 2 off – 8:00am–11:00pm followed by sleep-in (24-hour shift total)

The Opportunity
IMC Locums are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Support Worker to join a children’s residential home in Derby. This is an excellent permanent opportunity for either an experienced Support Worker seeking progression or an established Senior looking for a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead shifts and act as a role model for the staff team.

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Support children and young people with their emotional, social, and educational needs.

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Ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

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Assist with care planning, safeguarding, and incident reporting.

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Promote independence and life skills in line with individual care plans.

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Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota.

Requirements:

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NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Childcare/Young People (essential).

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Level 2 considered if currently working towards Level 3/4.

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Minimum of 2 years’ residential childcare experience.

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Confident car driver (manual preferred) – comfortable with motorways and night driving.

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Clean DBS and valid Right to Work in the UK.

What’s on Offer:

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Competitive salary of £35,000 per annum (including sleep-ins).

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Ongoing training and development opportunities.

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Clear progression pathways within a supportive team environment.

For more information, please call IMC Locums and ask for Millie or email at millie.schooling @ imc-locums. co. uk