Team Leader/Senior Support Worker

Job Description:

Senior Residential Care Worker / Team Leader
Derby DE24 or Burton upon Trent
£14.50 – £15.00 per hour (+ £2ph overtime & £40 sleep-ins)
2 on / 4 off
Full-time, Permanent
Right to Work in the UK - Passport/Valid Visa

Make a Difference. Lead a Team. Change Young Lives.

Leading client is looking for an experienced Senior Residential Care Worker / Team Leader to support children and young people in their Derby or Burton on Trent homes. If you're passionate, resilient, and ready to step up, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a team of Residential Care Workers.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and families.

• Promote safeguarding, equality, and children’s rights.

• Support with care plans, risk assessments, and daily running of the home.

• Maintain accurate records and lead by example.

What You Need

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent).

• Experience in a children’s residential setting.

• Strong leadership skills and a caring, professional approach.

• Flexibility across shifts (incl. evenings/weekends/on-call).

• Full driving licence.

• Must have UK right-to-work (no sponsorship available).

What You Get

• Competitive pay + £40 sleep-ins & +£2ph overtime

• 210 hours annual leave

• Private healthcare & dental

• Fully funded Level 3/4/5 qualifications

• Double pay over Christmas & New Year

• Discounts on shopping, cinema & days out

• Free DBS, Blue Light card & referral bonuses

• Cycle to Work & electric car scheme

• Gifts for birthdays, weddings, new babies

• Strong work-life balance

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and help create brighter futures for children and young people.