Why the East Midlands?
Residential childcare in the East Midlands is growing and evolving, with increasing demand for skilled, compassionate staff. The diverse mix of communities- cities, towns, and rural areas, are united by the shared goal of supporting children and young people who need stability and care. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking network of professionals who are shaping care standards across the region.
The total package
When you combine salary, additional payments, leave, pension, training, and support, working for a local authority in the East Midlands offers a rewarding, financially competitive, and professionally fulfilling career. You earn a fair, predictable salary while gaining benefits, security, and opportunities you won’t always find in the private sector. This is more than a job. It’s a career that values you, develops you, and lets you make a lasting impact.
Find Your Place in the East Midlands
Children's residential social care teams are based across the whole of the East Midlands, offering a wide range of opportunities no matter where you live or where you hope to build your career. Explore the opportunities in each local authority below.
Starting as a Residential Support Worker, you play a fundamental role in the daily lives of children in care. This position involves providing direct support, implementing care plans and fostering a positive and nurturing environment. You can start this career with no qualifications; however, each authority will enhance your career with a level 3 in Residential Childcare qualification.
With experience, you may progress to a Senior Support Worker role. In this position, you take on additional responsibilities, such as leading shifts, supervising staff and contributing to the overall management of the residential setting. Minimum qualification is a level 3 residential childcare qualification.
Advancing further, you might step into a Team Leader or Deputy Manager role. This position involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of a residential home, coordinating staff and playing a key role in decision making. Minimum L3 residential childcare qualification with the potential to obtain L5 in Residential Childcare Management.
Aspire to lead an entire residential facility? The role of a Registered Manager could be your next step. This position involves taking overall responsibility for the home, ensuring it meets regulatory standards and managing a team of staff. L5 in Residential Childcare Management is required.
Moving into more senior leadership positions, you might consider roles such as Service Manager or Director. In these positions, you contribute to strategic planning, policy development and the broader direction of residential services.
Moving into more senior leadership positions, you might consider roles such as Service Manager or Director. In these positions, you contribute to strategic planning, policy development and the broader direction of residential services.
Moving into more senior leadership positions, you might consider roles such as Service Manager or Director. In these positions, you contribute to strategic planning, policy development and the broader direction of residential services.
Moving into more senior leadership positions, you might consider roles such as Service Manager or Director. In these positions, you contribute to strategic planning, policy development and the broader direction of residential services.
Moving into more senior leadership positions, you might consider roles such as Service Manager or Director. In these positions, you contribute to strategic planning, policy development and the broader direction of residential services.