Support Worker in Matlock, Derbyshire

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  • Matlock, Derbyshire
  • £13.50 - £14/hour + £65 per sleep in
  • Social Care
  • Permanent
Date posted: 21/09/2026 10:00:14 AM

Description

Children’s Residential Support Worker Near Matlock Established Home – Under New Management An established children’s home is expanding under new management and now recruiting Children’s Residential Support Workers to join a highly child‑focused team. The home currently supports one child and is growing to three, offering a nurturing, rural environment where young people can feel safe, valued and supported. Whilst experience of working in a children's residential setting s prefered, we also welcome applications from candidates who have worked with children under 18 in other teaching or supportive living settings. This beautiful countryside home provides a stable, therapeutic setting with a passionate management team who prioritise emotional safety, consistency and child‑centred practice. With planned expansion already underway, we offer excellent career development for both Support Workers. What We Offer * Excellent pay rates - £13.50 - £14.00 for Support Workers * £65 per sleep in * Bonuses & Blue Light Card * Comprehensive training and ongoing support * Clear career progression as the home expands * A warm, child‑focused management team * Stunning rural working environment About the Role As a Children’s Residential Support Worker you will: * Provide nurturing, structured care to children with emotional and behavioural needs * Support daily routines, independence and positive outcomes * Maintain high‑quality safeguarding, recording and documentation * Work therapeutically within a stable, rural home Requirements * Passion for supporting children * Calm, resilient and child‑focused approach * Experience of working with Children's in an Ofsted regulated environment * NVQ Level 3 (preferred but not essential) * Full UK driving licence * Willingness to work within a therapeutic, rural setting Join Us This is an exciting time to join an established home entering a new phase of growth. Whether you’re an experienced Support Worker or someone with experience of working with children in an Ofsted regulated environment, we’d love to hear from you

Job Details

Location Matlock, Derbyshire
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £13.50 - £14/hour + £65 per sleep in
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