Residential Childrens Worker (Hopewell Children's Home)
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.77 to £17.79 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Clay Cross, Chesterfield |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Derbyshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB/26/01155 |
Summary
Make a Real Difference – Every Single Day
Are you energetic, empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping children thrive?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for Residential Children’s Workers to join our dedicated team at Hopewell, where relationships, stability, and therapeutic care sit at the heart of everything we do.
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive, skilled team that provides safe, nurturing, and life‑changing care to children and young people with emotional and social needs.
About the Role
As a Residential Children’s Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a home where children feel safe, valued, and understood. You will work as part of a small, committed team providing 24‑hour care through a shift‑based rota, including:
Early shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Late shifts: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Sleep‑in duties
Regular weekend and bank holiday working
Your responsibilities will include:
Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
Creating a safe, homely, and structured environment
Using the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) in daily practice
Supporting children with education, routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing
Remaining calm, consistent, and compassionate during challenging situations
Working in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Completing accurate recording and care documentation
Working collaboratively with schools, social workers, health professionals, and partner agencies
Actively attending and participating in team meetings, handovers, training, and reflective practice
Are you energetic, empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping children thrive?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for Residential Children’s Workers to join our dedicated team at Hopewell, where relationships, stability, and therapeutic care sit at the heart of everything we do.
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive, skilled team that provides safe, nurturing, and life‑changing care to children and young people with emotional and social needs.
About the Role
As a Residential Children’s Worker, you will play a vital role in creating a home where children feel safe, valued, and understood. You will work as part of a small, committed team providing 24‑hour care through a shift‑based rota, including:
Early shifts: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Late shifts: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Sleep‑in duties
Regular weekend and bank holiday working
Your responsibilities will include:
Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people
Creating a safe, homely, and structured environment
Using the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) in daily practice
Supporting children with education, routines, activities, and emotional wellbeing
Remaining calm, consistent, and compassionate during challenging situations
Working in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
Completing accurate recording and care documentation
Working collaboratively with schools, social workers, health professionals, and partner agencies
Actively attending and participating in team meetings, handovers, training, and reflective practice