Residential Support Worker

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Function: Residential Children’s Home

Salary: £27,976 – £28,600 per annum (plus £60 per sleep-in)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a Life Changer?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we partner with organisations that put children first through a therapeutic, innovative approach built on integrity, courage, and care. We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers on behalf of a dedicated children’s home in Ilkeston.

Whether you are an experienced Residential/Youth Worker or completely new to the sector and looking to build a rewarding career, we want to hear from you. We need determined, caring, and thoughtful people ready to become significant, long-lasting adults in a child’s life.

## Your Role & Responsibilities

Working in a non-judgemental environment focused on high-quality substitute parenting, you will support children who experience behavioural and emotional difficulties:

Therapeutic Care: Accept children exactly as they are, allowing them to experience childhood, build self-esteem, and safely transition into adulthood.
Daily Enrichment: Facilitate activities and appointments, helping children in all aspects of their lives while ensuring their health, well-being, and absolute safeguarding.
Home Environment: Support the wider team with essential domestic tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and food shopping, to maintain a warm, welcoming home.
Administration: Assist with creating timetables, managing paperwork, and writing accurate reports.

## Who We Are Looking For

Previous experience is not essential! Our partner thrives on the ethos "Potential Not Perfection" and provides an industry-leading Skills to Care induction (featuring 2 weeks of classroom training and a week of shadow shifts). To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

Age Profile: Must be 22 years of age or older (to comply with OFSTED regulations).
Driving Licence: Hold a valid, manual UK driving licence.
Personal Traits: Caring, compassionate, able to build positive relationships, and resilient enough to remain calm in challenging situations.
Development Growth: Willingness to be supported to achieve your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within your first 12 months.

## Why Apply Through Us? Exceptional Benefits & Rewards

Our partner strongly believes in investing in their frontline staff, offering a competitive package:

Financial Rewards: Starting salary up to £28,600, plus £60 per sleep-in.
Generous Leave: 224 hours of annual leave (increasing to 248 hours over time) plus 3.5 days of additional leave (for your birthday, well-being, volunteering, and festive celebrations).
Health & Well-being: MediCash plan providing cash back for dental, optical, physiotherapy, and other healthcare check-ups.
Loyalty & Recognition: Long-service awards up to £600, special recognition awards up to £500, and up to £150 in monthly REACH Awards.
Future Security: Company pension scheme and funded qualifications for clear career progression.

> Safeguarding & Equality

Supportive Bridge Staffing and our partners maintain strict vetting procedures to protect young people. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory professional references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and consider ALL applications.