Derbyshire County Council
Residential Childrens Worker (Spire Lodge)
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Residential Childrens Worker (Spire Lodge)
Residential Children's Worker Spire Lodge, Chesterfield – Derbyshire County Council
About Derbyshire Derbyshire provides consistent, high-quality care through twelve children’s homes across the County, fostering environments where young people thrive through:
- Sensory processing,
- Trauma-informed practice,
- Social pedagogy, and
- Person-centred approaches.
About The Role
Position Overview
A dynamic Residential Children’s Worker (RCW) role at Spire Lodge, Chesterfield, delivering short-break care for children aged 4–17 living with Derbyshire.
You’ll join a tight-knit team providing 24/7 care—supporting the social, emotional, educational, and practical needs of children within statutory and home regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver relationship-focused and psychologically informed care, tailoring support to individual children’s needs.
- Monitor and safeguard children’s well-being in line with The Children Act, Quality Care Standards, and Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
- Foster a happy, stable, and engaging environment where children feel safe, accepted, and able to progress.
- Work collaboratively with social workers, families, and external agencies to ensure children receive the best possible service.
- Exercise initiative in creating structured, enriching daily activities that meet children’s physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Implement trauma-informed and sensory-aware approaches into daily practice.
- Maintain accurate records of all interactions, incidents, and progress reviews as required.
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Location & Hours
- Spire Lodge, Chesterfield (full address: [not provided, but via website link])
- Shift-based role covering 24-hour care (sleep-ins included).
- Shifts from 7am–7pm (Grade 9) or 7pm–7am (enhanced rates).
Salary & Pay Structure (per hour)
| Time Period | Monday–Sunday | Sleep-in Surgery |
|---|---|---|
| 7am–7pm | £16.77–£17.79 | Basic rate: £36.19 |
| After 7pm, Sundays | £22.36–£23.72 | Bank holiday shift: doubled rate (£72.38) |
| Bank Holidays | £33.54–£35.58 | +Additional hours paid at day/night-rate when sleep-ins span a bank holiday |
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must possess—or commit to completing within 2 years—one of the following:
- Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma (England, 2015) (Social Care Pathway required), or
- NVQ 3 in Caring for Children & Young People, plus additional training to meet equivalent requirements.
- Experience or aptitude for psychologically informed care, with a focus on trauma, sensory processing, and relationship-building.
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous (enhanced travel expenses available).
- Homestudy DV check or SLC (Secondary Level Check) clearance must be completed prior to appointment. An apply to print check, received as part of your application, will allow us to conduct checks in advance.
- The position also requires the completion of our Pre-Employment Safeguarding Review (effective from 1 December 2025).
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Benefits of Working for Derbyshire
Beyond consistent pay, the role offers:
- Great location: Easy access to Derby, Nottingham, Sheffield, and Manchester, with the Peak District National Park on doorstep, and below-average UK house prices.
- Flexible and progressive policies:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave + annualised hours (choice: 4 per hours of worked hours) (4 weeks minimum, additional non-working days may increase by 1.67%)
- Flexi-time scheme
- Free surface parking
- Discounted leisure centre memberships
- Support and Health Services:
- Access to in-house counselling, occupational health, and physiotherapy sessions
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free transport for employees (ingress/egress when attending CRB checks)
Next Steps & Contact For competitive job applications, commitments** must meet stated minimums. For further context on residential care for young people, explore Derbyshire’s Young People’s Residential Care page.
Closing Date: 19 July 2026 Provisional Interview Date: 3 August 2026
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