Residential Children’s Worker – Residential Care

About the role

Join the team at Hillview Children’s Home in Chinley to provide therapeutic, residential care for up to four children aged 8‑18. You will work within a small, supportive staff group delivering 24‑hour care in line with legislative and policy standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide daily support, guidance and supervision to children.
• Address educational, social and emotional needs in a person‑centred manner.
• Work shift patterns including early, late and sleep‑in duties to ensure 24‑hour coverage.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to Children Act, Quality Care Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Required profile

• Openness to relationship‑focused, psychologically informed practice.
• Ability to use initiative in a residential setting.
• Willingness to hold or obtain a Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma (or equivalent NVQ 3) within two years of start.

Required skills

• Understanding of trauma‑informed practice and social pedagogy.
• Knowledge of the Children Act and relevant regulatory frameworks.

What we offer

• Shift‑based pay: £16.77‑£17.79 per hour (7 am‑7 pm), £22.36‑£23.72 per hour (after 7 pm), £33.54‑£35.58 per hour on bank holidays.
• Sleep‑in duty rate £36.19 per hour, with double rate for duties spanning bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment within Derbyshire’s network of children’s homes.