Childrens Residential Support Worker

Support Worker New Childrens Home (Start-Up Service)

Location:Bolsover, Derbyshire
Salary:Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Position Type:Full-Time Permanent
Start Date:Early 2026

Were in the exciting early stages of launching a brand-new childrens home in Bolsover and were looking for a small, dedicated team ofSupport Workersto help us bring our vision to life.

This is your chance to join from day one and help create a safe, caring, and nurturing home for the young people well support. Youll be part of a brand-new team, working alongside a passionate Registered Manager and leadership team who truly value collaboration, empathy, and consistency in care.

As aSupport Worker, youll play a key role in the daily lives of the children and young people we care for. Youll provide emotional and practical support, help build their confidence, and encourage them to reach their potential all while making sure the home is a positive, safe, and stable place to live.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Supporting children and young people in line with their individual care plans

• Encouraging independence, life skills, and positive routines

• Building trusting relationships through consistency and compassion

• Helping create a warm, homely environment where everyone feels valued

• Working as part of a supportive team that celebrates small wins and shared goals

Were looking for people who:

• Genuinely care about making a difference in childrens lives

• Have experience working with children or young people (residential or similar setting preferred, but not essential)

• Are patient, reliable, and resilient under pressure

• Are open to learning and growing as part of a new team

• Hold (or are willing to work towards) a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

• Be There from the Start:Help shape a brand-new home and culture.

• Positive Team Culture:Work in an open, supportive, and values-led environment.

• Real Impact:What you do every day truly matters.

• Ongoing Development:Full training and career progression opportunities.

Were keeping things relaxed at first instead of jumping straight into interviews, wed love to meet for a friendly chat over coffee to get to know each other.

If youre passionate about helping young people thrive and want to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to arrange an informal chat.

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