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Whether you're looking for your next step in children’s residential care or exploring new opportunities in the sector, our current vacancies are a great place to start. But at SCN Recruitment, we offer far more than a list of jobs — we provide personal guidance, CV development, interview support and honest advice to help you find a role that truly fits your skills, values and long‑term goals. Take a look at a snap shot of what’s available today, and let us help you discover the opportunities that match who you are and where you want to go.
Children's Residential Support Worker - Notts NG22 - Posted September 26
An established children’s home in near Tuxford is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW) to join their team.
£13.52–£13.78 per hour (depending on induction/NVQ) Sleep‑ins: £75 per sleep‑in
2‑week rolling rota | Full training provided | Overtime available
The home is a therapeutic children’s home supporting young people aged 6–17.5 with emotional and behavioural needs. Set within secure private grounds, the home offers a calm, structured environment with spacious communal areas, a sensory room, games room, private bedrooms, and dedicated spaces for therapy and education.
As a Residential Support Worker, you’ll help young people build resilience, develop routines, regulate emotions, and work towards independence. You’ll support daily living, provide emotional and behavioural guidance, and help create a safe, nurturing home.
Rota: Week 1 – 2 shifts + 2 sleeps Week 2 – 3 shifts + 3 sleeps
No experience is required — full training and ongoing support are provided. MUST have a full UK driving licence
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Children's Residential Support Worker - Nottingham - Posted August 26
An established children’s home in Nottingham is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker (RSW) to join their team. Pay: £13.52 (pre-induction/ NVQ) – £13.78 per hour (Post Induction / NVQ Active) Sleep‑ins: £75 per sleep‑in
2 week rolling Rota: Week 1 = 2 days & 2 sleeps, Week 2 = 3 days and 3 sleeps. Overtime available.
You’ll be working within a beautiful rural home dedicated to providing therapeutic, child‑centred care. No experience is required — full training is provided, and you’ll be supported every step of the way as you begin or continue your career in children’s residential care.
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Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential - Derbyshire - Posted August 26
Location: Darley Dale, Derbyshire
Pay: £14.50–£15 per hour + £65 per sleep‑in
Rota: Convenient repeating 3‑week pattern, including Fri–Mon off every 3rd week
An established children’s home in Darley Dale is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their team.
Experience: Ideal for an experienced RCW ready to step up into a senior role.
This beautiful rural home provides therapeutic, child‑centred care to young people, and the Senior Support Worker will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality practice across the service.
You’ll be joining a stable, supportive organisation with a clear vision for delivering exceptional outcomes for children. If you’re passionate about development, leadership and making a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your residential care career.
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Deputy Manager - Children's Residential - Nottingham -Posted August 26
An established children’s home in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join their team.
Salary: £33,737 – £37,856 Experience: Will consider an experienced Senior RCW ready to step up.
Monday to Friday role with some flexibility required.
This beautiful rural home provides therapeutic, child‑centred care to young people, and the Deputy Manager will play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager, leading the team, and ensuring high‑quality practice throughout the service.
You’ll be joining a stable, supportive organisation with a clear vision for delivering exceptional outcomes for children. If you’re passionate about leadership, development and making a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your residential care career.
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Senior RCW - Children's Residential - Nottingham - Posted August 26
An established children’s home in Wollaton, Nottingham is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker to join their team.
Pay: £14.56 – £14.82 per hour (Qualified) Sleep‑ins: £75 per sleep‑in
2 week rolling Rota: Week 1 = 2 days & 2 sleeps, Week 2 = 3 days and 3 sleeps. Overtime available.
This role is ideal for an experienced RCW ready to take the next step, providing leadership, guidance and stability within a beautiful home dedicated to delivering therapeutic, child‑centred care. You’ll support the team, model best practice and help create a safe, nurturing environment for young people with complex needs.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take on more responsibility, this Senior RCW position offers a strong opportunity to grow within a supportive, high‑quality service.
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Support Worker - Children's Residential - Derbyshire - Posted August 26
Location: Darley Dale, Derbyshire
Pay: £13.50–£14 per hour + £65 per sleep‑in
Rota: Convenient repeating 3‑week pattern, including Fri–Mon off every 3rd week
An established children’s home in Darley Dale is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their team.
This beautiful rural home provides therapeutic, child‑centred care to young people, and the Senior Support Worker will play a key role in leading shifts, supporting colleagues, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality practice across the service.
You’ll be joining a stable, supportive organisation with a clear vision for delivering exceptional outcomes for children. If you’re passionate about development, leadership and making a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your residential care career.
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Senior RCW - Children's Residential - North Nottinghamshire - Posted August 26
A new 2 bedroom Therapeutic Children's home in Worksop is seeking a Senior Residential Support Worker (Opening Sept)
Pay: £14.50 – £15.00 per hour (Qualified) Sleep‑ins: £70 per sleep‑in Rota: 2 on / 4 off
A brand‑new children’s home opening this September is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a therapeutic, child‑centred environment from day one, providing stability, structure and emotional safety for young people with complex needs. The home has a very child focussed and passionate owner who is providing everything a child and the team could need to make a difference.
This role is ideal for an experienced senior or a child‑focused RCW ready to step up. You’ll lead shifts, support colleagues, and model trauma‑informed, restorative practice so every interaction reflects empathy, curiosity, connection and help create a home where children feel safe, heard and valued.
You’ll be central to embedding the home’s therapeutic ethos, working with managers and clinical professionals to deliver consistent, high‑quality care. From mentoring staff to supporting routines, incidents and safeguarding, you’ll help build a nurturing environment where children can heal, grow and thrive.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready for more responsibility within a supportive, values‑driven service, this Senior RCW role offers a strong opportunity to grow as the home launches
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