Senior Support Worker – Children’s Residential - Derby

Job Description:

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:

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

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

• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

• Assist with care planning, safeguarding, and incident reporting.

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

• Undertake sleep-in duties as part of the rota.

Requirements:

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

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

• Minimum of 2 years’ residential childcare experience.

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

• Clean DBS and valid Right to Work in the UK.

What’s on Offer:

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

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• 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