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Support Worker - Children's Residential Homes

Support Worker - Children's Residential Homes

📍 Chesterfield, Derbyshire
£13 per annum
£13.33 - £14/annum
Industry: Social Care
Applications: <10
Posted: 11-05-2026
Company: Candl Recruitment Ltd
Type: Permanent
Reference: 225093024

Job Description:

"A supportive home, a growing company and a real opportunity to progress into leadership"

Support Worker | Children’s Residential Home
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
From £13.33 per hour
Full Time | ASAP Start

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available at this time

CANDL Recruitment are supporting a well established and nurturing children’s residential provider in Chesterfield that is continuing to expand due to growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a supportive home where progression into Senior and Leadership positions is encouraged and genuinely achievable.

The home supports young people with emotional and behavioural needs within a stable, therapeutic and relationship focused environment.

What the role involves:

• Supporting young people with day to day routines, education and activities
• Building positive and consistent relationships
• Promoting safeguarding, structure and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting young people with behaviours in a calm and professional manner
• Working closely with a supportive leadership team
• Completing daily reports and care documentation

Requirements:

• Level 3 Health & Social Care, Children & Young People or equivalent is essential
• Previous residential childcare or support work experience preferred
• Passion for helping young people progress and achieve positive outcomes
• Reliable, resilient and team focused attitude
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• DBS on the Update Service preferred, or willing to apply for a new Enhanced DBS check
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available at this time

What’s on offer:

• From £13.33 per hour
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Supportive and growing company culture
• Genuine progression opportunities into Senior and Leadership roles
• Ongoing training and development
• Immediate interviews available

If you are looking for a company that invests in its staff and gives people the opportunity to grow internally, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact CANDL Recruitment for more information.

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