Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker- Derby
| Company: | Brook Street |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £43,740 to £48,186 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Buxton, DE56 0RN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker
Buxton, Derbyshire
£43,740 - £48,186 per annum
4 Days On, 6 Days Off Rota
We are recruiting for a
Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker to join a specialist children's residential home in Buxton.
This is a unique opportunity to combine therapeutic residential childcare with outdoor and adventure-based activities, supporting young people through a trauma-informed approach. You will help provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, resilience and independence while achieving positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care and support to young people
- Build positive and trusting relationships
- Support emotional wellbeing and behaviour management
- Participate in outdoor and adventure activities
- Maintain accurate records and care plans
- Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed
- Support young people with daily routines, education and life skills
Requirements
- Knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted standards and residential childcare legislation
- Experience of de-escalation and physical intervention techniques
- Passion for supporting vulnerable young people and outdoor activities
- Right to work in the UK
- Applicants must be aged 21+ due to industry regulations
Minimum 12 months' experience within a Children's Residential Home
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or above, or close to completion
Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
- Salary up to £48,186 per annum
- Enhanced overtime opportunities
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
- Free meals on shift
- Health and wellbeing support
- High street discounts and cashback scheme
- Additional birthday leave
- Supportive team environment
If you are an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.
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