Children’s Residential Support Worker
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Birch House – Gainsborough
Reporting To: Home Manager
Compensation: £32,242 – £32,865 / year
Description
Make a real difference – Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker!
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? At Esland, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Join our team and start a truly rewarding career where you’ll make a lasting impact.
Pay rate: £32,242.00 – £32,865 per annum (based on 6 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £13.45 – £13.75 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.
Hours: 173 hours per month – the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in’s (shifts may vary). Rotas provided in advance.
Work that matters: We’re a 365-day service because children need us every day.
What we’re looking for:
- A nurturing, patient, and resilient person who truly cares.
- Full UK driving licence
- The right to work in the UK
- Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.
Why choose Esland?
Career growth: Clear progression routes to Senior Support Worker and Management roles – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
Training: Paid, BILD-accredited induction and the chance to gain qualifications in Residential Childcare
Perks:
- Free access to our Peak District holiday home!
- Birthday day off, cycle-to-work scheme, monthly recognition awards.
- High street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via our company app.
- Casual dress, free meals on shift.
The home and what you’ll do:
Our home is a warm, welcoming space for three amazing children who love to stay active and creative. Here, you’ll help them enjoy activities such as:
- Arts and crafts and nail painting
- Football matches and board games
- Movie nights and shopping trips
- Nature walks and getting their hair
Every day brings new opportunities to create positive experiences and lasting memories.
What you’ll do:
- Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Every day is different – from helping with daily routines to planning fun activities tailored to the children’s interests.
- Most importantly, you’ll be a positive role model who helps them achieve amazing outcomes.
(Employment subject to Enhanced DBS, right-to-work, and reference checks – costs covered by us.)
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