Children's Residential Support Worker - Braidley House

Location:

Alvaston, Derbyshire

Contract:

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £29,767 - £31,579 per annum (£14.31 - £15.18 per hour)

Sleep-In Payment: £50.00 per sleep-in

At Homes2

Inspire, we believe every child deserves a place where they feel safe, valued, supported, and able to thrive.

Our children's home in Alvaston, Derbyshire provides a nurturing, therapeutic environment for children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity, and disruption in their lives. Through positive relationships, consistency, and individualised support, we help children build confidence, resilience, and brighter futures.

This is more than a care role. It's an opportunity to become a trusted adult who helps a child feel safe, develop self-belief, and achieve their potential.

As a Children's Residential Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping children and young people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Provide day-to-day care, guidance, and emotional support.
• Help children develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
• Support young people to access education, hobbies, activities, and community opportunities.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.
• Respond calmly, confidently, and therapeutically to challenging situations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, social workers, education professionals, and clinicians.
• Contribute to care planning, record keeping, and celebrating children's achievements.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

Our home in Alvaston provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Located within Derby, the home benefits from excellent access to local amenities, education providers, leisure facilities, and community resources, helping children engage in positive experiences and develop meaningful connections within their community.

Our dedicated team is committed to providing high-quality, trauma-informed care that supports children to feel safe, build resilience, and achieve their individual goals.

We're looking for resilient, compassionate individuals who understand that behaviour is often a communication of unmet need.

• Experience working with children, young people, or adults with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or behaviours that challenge.
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confidence managing difficult situations using therapeutic and child-centred approaches.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children achieve positive outcomes.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
• A willingness to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare if not already qualified.

Most importantly, we're looking for people who can see beyond behaviour and recognise the experiences, emotions, and unmet needs behind it.

• Salary of £29,767 - £31,579 per annum (£14.31 - £15.18 per hour).
• £50.00 per sleep-in.
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme for homes achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Annual Attendance Bonus.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave.
• Award and Recognition Vouchers celebrating outstanding achievements and contributions.
• Comprehensive induction and specialist training.
• Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Clinical support through our Homes & Horizons therapeutic model.
• Career progression opportunities…