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Children's Worker\n\nSouth Derbyshire\n\n£27,673 per annum\n\nThis post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.\n\nAre you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive? Join NCHA as a Children’s Worker in Derbyshire, delivering high-quality childcare and family support services within our WISH domestic abuse support project.\n\nThis is a rewarding, community-based role where you will support children aged 0–16, who have experienced or been impacted by domestic abuse, helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. If you enjoy variety, meaningful work, and making a real difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nAs a Children’s Worker, you will:\n\n Plan, organise and deliver engaging activities for children aged 0–16, supporting their development and wellbeing\n\n Provide practical and emotional support to children and their parents\n\n Develop and review individual support plans, tailored to each child’s needs\n\n Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality service\n\n Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and compliance standards\n\n Carry out risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding processes, including attending meetings where required\n\n Ensure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all families\n\nThis is a community-based childcare role, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) is essential.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nWe’re looking for someone who is:\n\n Qualified to Level 3 NVQ in Childcare/Play, NNEB or equivalent (or working towards)\n\n Experienced in childcare, play work, or family support roles\n\n Knowledgeable in safeguarding and child protection procedures\n\n Passionate about supporting diverse communities and committed to NCHA’s CLEAR values\n\n Organised, compassionate, and confident working independently and as part of a team\n\nMake a real impact in your community as a Children’s Worker in Derbyshire. Help us create brighter futures for children and families

Children's Residential Support Worker\nAbout Us\nSunlight Children’s Care is a family run residential childcare provider, offering a variety of residential placements to young people between the ages of 8 – 18 who may display emotional and challenging behaviours (EBD). The young people placed within our services have often experienced significant adversity and trauma in their young lives and may no longer able to reside within their familial / foster home.\nOur Aim\nSunlight Children's Care create a safe and sustainable nurturing environment for our young people and a developmental and rewarding workplace for our care team. We ensure our team(s) adhere to Ofsted standards and guidelines referencing the Children’s Act and Children’s Care Standards, Ofsted is the looked after children’s regulatory body.\nSalary £37,275.89 pa (inclusive of sleeps), rising to £37,803.79 pa upon a successful 6 month probation period. Our salaries are paid above the minimum wage and proven to be competitive with other establishments within the area.\nCompany Benefits of Children's Residential Support Worker\n Auto enrolment NEST pension Scheme–criteria dependent, opt out available.\n Life Insurance - 1 year salary paid to a nominated person/pet\n Medicash cash back plan, giving you high street discounts and cash back on dental and optical costs.\n Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, giving you high street and online discounts\n Comprehensive induction and full training provided and access to nationally recognised vocational qualifications.\n Career progression for all roles\n Team building events\n Online and face to face comprehensive training\n £160 Incentive of completing online training prior start date\n £50 Christmas Voucher\n Free DBS application and yearly checks\n Enhanced annual leave\n Additional rates paid on Christmas and New Years day\n Overtime rate paid after completion of fulltime contractual hours.\nSalary £37,275.89 pa (inclusive of sleeps), rising to £37,803.79 pa upon a successful 6 month probation period. Our salaries are paid above the minimum wage and proven to be competitive with other establishments within the area.\nChildren's Residential Support Worker Position\nSunlight Children’s Care are seeking a qualified Residential Support Workers to work within our therapeutic Children’s Residential homes, supporting our young people between the ages of 8 -18.\nRole of Responsibilities of Children's Residential Support Worker\n Provide daily support, guidance and care to young people within the residential settings and community.\n Participating and engaging in activities.\n Maintaining a safe and clean home environment, including the completion of all domestic duties and providing home cooked meals.\n Develop and implement individualized care plans, risk assessment tailored and key works to each young person's needs.\n Lone working with the young person and professional bodies may be required.\n Foster positive relationships with team members and young people through effective communication.\n Ensure the safety and well-being of young people at all times.\n Maintaining confidentiality at all times, reporting directly to your line manager any information or concern in a timely manner.\n Collaborate with team members and external professionals to support young people's progress.\n Maintain accurate records on ClearCare of care activities, incidents and care plans.\n Promote a supportive and enjoyable environment.\n Adhere strictly to Ofsted standards, Children’s Act, and Children’s Care Standards.\nIf you are a passionate individual and feel you can be a good role model for our young people, encourage them to develop meaningful relationships and attachments, whilst contributing to their development to reach their full potential this role could be of interest. In return we can provide access to opportunities for development both personally and professionally and progression within the company, as well as training and access to CPD.\nThe working pattern is based on a 3 week-rolling rota basis, calculated at 56.4 hours per week (sleeps included), equating to 1 day on, 2 days off (08:00am-11:00pm + sleep). Sleep shifts are included in the annual salary and payment of which is guaranteed when on annual leave.\nQualification of Children's Residential Support Worker\nFor the Residential Care Practioner position you must have a Level 4 Children Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 diploma in Children Young People Workforce qualification. We will also consider the right candidate to hold a Level 3 Health and Social Care.\nA full UK driving licence is essential in order for you to drive the young people to their appointments,education, contacts and social events(company vehicles available).\nFor more information please forward your CV to Michelle Burrows, Recruitment Advisor (email address removed). Alternatively send your CV to our recruitment team at (email address removed)

Our Professional Skills Instructors/Mentors support the development of professional skills, practical, technical, vocational, and associated learning for students and apprentices and, where necessary, support their individual learning needs and monitor progress in the workplace, on placement, at alternative venues, on College/University premises or online. This will include supporting teaching, learning, assessment, and the provision of work and learning mentoring and coaching. Your role will be to work with our academic teams to support our students in developing to their full potential.Your responsibilities will include:Supporting teaching, learning, and assessmentMentoring and coaching to enhance learning and growthMonitoring progress and addressing individual learning needsMaintaining accurate records of both formal and informal training activitiesIf youre committed to helping learners succeed and thrive in their careers, wed love to hear from you!Hours: This is a part-time role for 29 hours per week (0.8 FTE).Salary: £32,260 to £36,251 per annum, pro rata (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression of up to £41,689 per annum).About YouWere looking for healthcare professionals who have an interest in education and supporting students to achieve highly. This role is suitable for anyone at any stage of their professional career, for example, early-career professionals or those considering a change from clinical work. We value all of your knowledge and skills from whichever field of practice you are in.We are seeking a healthcare professional with a relevant degree and current NMC registration as a Mental Health Nurse who holds or is willing to work towards a teaching qualification and can demonstrate continued professional development in mentoring or coaching. We would also be able to consider candidates who are registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate, provided your experience is within mental health.You will bring experience from the health or care sectors, along with the ability to engage learners and deliver high-quality outcomes through strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills.You will be confident working both independently and as part of a team, committed to widening participation and supporting professional development, and flexible in working across multiple sites and with external partners.About UsWe have one simple promise to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better.The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.We have some of the best university facilities in the UK, achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research, and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 making us one of the top universities in the country, recognised for our outstanding student experience and outcomes.Financially strong and seriously ambitious, we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career, with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.BenefitsIn return, we offer:Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days, inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)Access to the Local Government Pension SchemeA suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support, including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and a comprehensive employee assistance programmeAccess to a variety of staff discounts at high-street retailersDiscounted on-site gymCycle-to-work schemeA flexible working environmentA commitment to personal and professional developmentFor further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.Closing date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026.The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.TPBN1_UKTJ

We are working with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Derby, Derbyshire.\n\nIf successful, you will be overseeing a 2 bed residential service that will provide support to children with EBD.\n\nThis is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers.\n\nAlongside countless benefits and opportunities, our client is paying up to £50,000 plus bonuses.\n\nAs a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:\n\n Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.\n\n Play a key role in all external audits.\n\n Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.\n\n Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.\n\n Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.\n\n Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.\n\n Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.\n\n Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.\n\n Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.\n\nOur client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:\n\n Bonus scheme\n\n Free meals on shift\n\n Casual dress\n\nTo take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack.\n\nNot for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.\n\nRef: (phone number removed)

Children's WorkerAmber ValleyThis role is fixed-term to cover maternity leave.This post is exempt under Sch 9 Pt 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and is only open to female applicants.Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive? Join NCHA as a Childrens Worker in Amber Valley, delivering high-quality childcare and family support services within our WISH domestic abuse support project.This is a rewarding, community-based role where you will support children aged 016, who have experienced or been impacted by domestic abuse, helping them feel safe, valued, and empowered. If you enjoy variety, meaningful work, and making a real difference every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.About the RoleAs a Childrens Worker, you will:Plan, organise and deliver engaging activities for children aged 016, supporting their development and wellbeingProvide practical and emotional support to children and their parentsDevelop and review individual support plans, tailored to each childs needsWork collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high-quality serviceMaintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and compliance standardsCarry out risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding processes, including attending meetings where requiredEnsure a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all familiesThis is a community-based childcare role, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (with business insurance) is essential.What Were Looking ForWere looking for someone who is:Qualified to Level 3 NVQ in Childcare/Play, NNEB or equivalent (or working towards)Experienced in childcare, play work, or family support rolesKnowledgeable in safeguarding and child protection proceduresPassionate about supporting diverse communities and committed to NCHAs CLEAR valuesOrganised, compassionate, and confident working independently and as part of a teamMake a real impact in your community as a Childrens Worker in Amber Valley. Help us create brighter futures for children and families.TPBN1_UKTJ

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Derby.\n\nOur client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service.\n\nThe hourly rate is between £15.20 - £15.90 per hour + £70 per sleep in.\n\nThere is a bonus for Ofsted GOOD or OUSTANDING ratings.\n\n1 shift on 2 shifts off -7:30am - 11pm.\n\n5 sleeps per month on average.\n\nAs a Senior residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:\n\n To attend staff meetings and supervisions.\n\n To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.\n\n To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.\n\n To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.\n\n Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.\n\n Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm\n\n Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.\n\n Continuous commit to professional development\n\n To be willing to cover other homes when required\n\n Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals\n\nOur client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:\n\n Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager\n\n Comfortable sleeping-in facilities\n\n Committed to the continuous development of all staff\n\n Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.\n\nApplicants should have the following:\n\n Previous experience of working with young people\n\n Experience of successfully leading a small team\n\n Full UK driving license.\n\n Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent\n\nNot for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!\n\nTo take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack.\n\nRef: (phone number removed)

RESCUE is a €1,000,000 international collaboration funded by Water4All and Horizon Europe to investigate the potential for offshore freshened groundwater (OFG) resources to mitigate drought during extreme climate events. An international consortium of researchers from the University of Derby (UK), University of Trieste (Italy), OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale, Italy), University of Malta (Malta), and RudenAS (Norway) works across four work packages to improve knowledge and understanding of technical, social, legal and economic frameworks that underpin the discovery and use of OFG across Europe. You will join the University of Derby as a RESCUE project co-investigator to contribute to the deployment and application of technical methods, workflows, datasets, and dissemination outputs relating to large-scale modelling of subsurface reservoir systems in the Southern North Sea. The machine learning subsurface modelling tool EMBER will be used within Petrel workflows to efficiently derive cutting-edge subsurface porosity and permeability models from large-scale 3D seismic and well datasets. The RESCUE team will then perform dynamic flow simulations for the Southern North Sea using MODFLOW6 and FloPy. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months. About You For this research role, you will hold a PhD or equivalent (pending or awarded) in a relevant discipline. You will have experience working with methodologies and techniques in subsurface reservoir modelling using seismic reflection and wireline log data. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as being communicative and an effective team worker. You may also have an interest in working with Petrel, seismic attributes, machine learning tools, and/or dynamic flow simulations, which are desirables for this role. About Us We have one simple promise to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK, achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research, and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 making us one of the top universities in the country, recognised for our outstanding student experience and outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious, we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career, with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. Benefits In return, we offer: Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days, inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata) Access to the Teachers Pension Scheme A suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support, including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and a comprehensive employee assistance programme Access to a variety of staff discounts at high-street retailers Discounted on-site gym Cycle-to-work scheme A flexible working environment A commitment to personal and professional development For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button. Closing date: Sunday, 12 July 2026. This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University. The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation. TPBN1_UKTJ

Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Aston-on-Trent, Derbyshire. You will join us on a permanent basis with part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour. Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is essential for this role Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. About the Support Worker role As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Midlands, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. Thera East Midlands is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose. Who are we looking for? No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! What are the Benefits? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Support Worker. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care

Thera East Midlands has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team based in Weston-on-Trent, Derbyshire?????. You will join us on a permanent basis with full-time or part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.30 per hour. Additional Information: Full UK driving licence is essential for this role Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. The Female Support Worker role: As a valued Support Worker with Thera East Midlands, you will be part of an inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. Thera East Midlands is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose. Who are we looking for? No previous experience or qualifications required, Free, Skills for Care endorsed full training will be provided Compassionate, caring, confident and resilient Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! What are the Benefits? Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free Enhanced DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group as our Female Support Worker! We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position. Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care. We are an equal opportunities employer. *Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act