Learning Disability Children Residential Support Worker

Learning Disability Children's Residential Support Worker
Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire (DE11)
Salary: £27,528 - £32,072 per annum (£11.85 - £12.65 per hour plus £60 per sleep-in)
Job Type: Full-time, Long Term - Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rolling rota, 08:00 AM - 11:00 PM (including sleep-ins)

Benefits:

• Company pension (3% employer contribution)
• 224 hours annual leave
• Double pay on Bank Holidays
• Training and NVQ qualifications provided
• Employee wellbeing service
• Career progression opportunities

We are working in collaboration with a children's residential home, looking to appint a Learning Disability Children's Residential Support Worker to support children with learning disabilities (including Autism, ADHD, and non-verbal communication). You will help create a safe, positive environment and guide young people to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care, guidance, and support in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Maintain a safe, supportive atmosphere focused on health, education, and personal development.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements:

• Experience with Autism, ADHD, or non-verbal communication is desirable.
• Knowledge of Makaton or PEC's is desirable.
• A valid UK/EU manual driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to work a rolling rota with sleep-in shifts.
• An enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks (we can assist with this).

Rota Example:

• Week 1: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
• Week 2: Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
• Week 3: Wednesday

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role, then please apply through submitting your CV. If you are a successful applicant, you will be contacted by Millie to arrange the next steps in the progression of your application.