9 jobs in First Blue Healthcare

Team Leader – Residential Children’s Home (Learning Disabilities)

Location: Ashbourne

Contract: Vacancy Contract Here

Salary: Up to £31,000

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Team Leader/Deputy Manager to join our Residential Children’s Home, providing care and support for children with learning disabilities. In this role you will assist young people with learning disabilities in their day‑to‑day activities, personal care, and emotional development, fostering independence and well‑being.

• Provide direct care and support to children with learning disabilities, ensuring their safety, dignity and well‑being.
• Oversee and support staff in managing behaviours, helping young people move from external control toward self‑control.
• Safeguard children and young people and maintain overall wellbeing.
• Assist the manager with daily and weekly tasks and documentation, such as Statement of Purpose, Regulation 45 reports, risk assessments.
• Administer personal care tasks (hygiene, dressing, feeding) as required.
• Support children in educational and recreational activities within the home and in the community, promoting social inclusion.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships to promote emotional development and self‑confidence.
• Implement individual care plans tailored to each child’s needs, supporting growth and independence.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals (social workers, therapists) to provide holistic care.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Monitor and document children’s progress, behaviours and changes in needs or care requirements.
• Support children in managing emotions and behaviours through de‑escalation techniques and positive reinforcement.
• Participate in regular team meetings, training and development opportunities.
• Build positive relationships with relatives and outside agencies, facilitating and supervising family visits.
• Identify potential abuse or neglect and follow Whistle Blowing/Safeguarding procedures.

• Previous experience working with children, particularly those with learning disabilities or additional needs.
• Some supervisory experience is beneficial but not required.
• Diploma level 4 in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with children and work effectively in a team.
• Caring, patient, and empathetic attitude, committed to promoting the rights and well‑being of children.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours calmly, professionally and positively.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleep‑in duties.
• A desire to progress and develop within the role and embrace growth opportunities.
• Keep up to date with legislation, national and local policies and issues.
• Exercise vigilance in respect of Health and Safety and report hazards promptly.
• A full driving licence is required, with business insurance.

• Competitive salary with opportunities for progression.
• Full induction programme and ongoing training for professional development.
• Supportive working environment with a dedicated and caring team.
• Access to employee well‑being programmes.
• Opportunities for additional qualifications and certifications.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

First Blue Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Residential Support Worker to join our team in Stone. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £36,000 alongside generous benefits including sleep-in shifts remuneration and extensive training.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving young lives and the ability to create a positive environment. You will engage in various nurturing activities and provide guidance to children who have faced early life challenges.

Join our rapidly expanding organization committed to supporting vulnerable children. Apply today!

Residential Support Worker Stone

Location Stone

Contract Vacancy Contract Here

Salary Up to £36,000

Location - Stone

Salary - Up to £36,000

Excellent opportunity for enthusiastic candidates to join the team in one of our children’s residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and are offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous renumeration for sleep-in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

The main duties of this role include

• To work as a member of the team to provide young people with a variety of activities, support, care and guidance using a positive parenting model
• To follow guidance from the Team Leader and other senior colleagues to ensure the smooth day to day running of the home providing structure and appropriate boundaries for the young people in our car
• To have a flexible approach to shift patterns which may sometimes require changes to rota at short notice
• To ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures
• To undertake an in-depth quality and bespoke training package
• To act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model
• To attend staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model

• Continuous training and professional development
• Career development
• Generous sleep-in rate of £70.47 per night (average 11 per month)

• Someone with the passion to work with our young people and provide them with a positive parenting model
• Someone who can help create a real family environment for our young people
• Someone who has the desire to improve our young people’s lives and enable a better future for them
• Someone who is resilient and understanding
• Someone who is computer literate with the ability to work in a paperless environment

If you would like to work for a professional and passionate company who has the interests of their children/young people and employees at heart. If you have personal passion and drive to make the difference to the lives of children and young people, then please apply today!

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

• Competitive pay and sleep-in allowance
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third
• Access to employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service

All applicants to apply online or send cv to

Residential Support Worker – Rugeley

Excellent opportunity for enthusiastic candidates to join the team in one of our children’s residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation offering a competitive salary plus benefits including a bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep‑in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

• Provide young people with a variety of activities, support, care and guidance using a positive parenting model.
• Assist the Team Leader and senior colleagues in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the home, providing structure and appropriate boundaries for the young people.
• Maintain a flexible approach to shift patterns, including occasional changes to rota at short notice.
• Safely manage all risks in line with company policies and procedures.
• Participate in an in‑depth quality and bespoke training package.
• Act as an advocate for the young person while applying a positive parenting model.
• Attend staff meetings and proactively develop and improve the service model.

• Continuous training and professional development.
• Career development opportunities.
• Generous sleep‑in rate of £70.47 per night (average 11 nights per month).
• Competitive pay and sleep‑in allowance.
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third.
• Access to an employee wellbeing programme.
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years of service.

• Passion for working with young people and providing a positive parenting model.
• Ability to help create a real family environment for the young people.
• Desire to improve the lives of young people and enable a better future for them.
• Resilience and empathy.
• Computer literacy with the ability to work in a paperless environment.

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check; suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

First Blue Healthcare in Rugeley is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our team in a children’s residential home. This role involves providing care and support to young people who have experienced trauma. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous sleep‑in rate, continuous training, and opportunities for career development.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with young people and the ability to foster a nurturing environment. If you're compassionate and resilient, you could make a real difference in their lives.

First Blue Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Team Leader for their Residential Children’s Home in Compton, focused on supporting children with learning disabilities. You will provide direct care, oversee staff, and collaborate with professionals to promote the well-being of children.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar setting and a Diploma level 4 in Health and Social Care. This role offers a supportive work environment, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Residential Support Worker – Tutbury

Location: Tutbury

Contract: Vacancy Contract

Salary: Up to £36,000

Excellent opportunity for enthusiastic candidates to join the team in one of our children’s residential homes. We are a rapidly expanding organisation and are offering a very competitive salary plus benefits including a quality bespoke training package and generous remuneration for sleep‑in shifts. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and may display challenging behaviours.

• Work as a member of the team to provide young people with a variety of activities, support, care and guidance using a positive parenting model.
• Follow guidance from the Team Leader and other senior colleagues to ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the home, providing structure and appropriate boundaries for the young people in our care.
• Have a flexible approach to shift patterns which may sometimes require changes to the rota at short notice.
• Ensure that all risks are safely managed in line with the company policies and procedures.
• Undertake an in‑depth quality and bespoke training package.
• Act as an advocate for the young person whilst using a positive parenting model.
• Attend staff meetings and be proactive in developing and improving the service model.

• Continuous training and professional development.
• Career development.
• Generous sleep‑in rate of £70.47 per night (average 11 per month).
• Enhanced overtime rate of time and a third.
• Access to employee wellbeing programme.
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service.

• Passion to work with young people and provide them with a positive parenting model.
• Ability to create a real family environment for the young people.
• Desire to improve young people’s lives and enable a better future for them.
• Resilience and understanding.
• Computer literate with the ability to work in a paperless environment.

First Blue is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.

All applicants should apply online or send CV to

First Blue Healthcare is looking for a Residential Support Worker in Tutbury. This role involves providing care and guidance to young people in a supportive residential environment. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a passion for working with youth and a commitment to their welfare.

The position offers a salary of up to £36,000, continuous training, and generous benefits including enhanced overtime rates and annual leave. This is a fulfilling opportunity within a rapidly expanding organization.