Overview

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: £31,917 – £32,540 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.60 – £12.90 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.

About our schools:

A nurturing, patient, and resilient person who truly cares.

Essential requirements: 

  • Full UK driving licence
  • The right to work in the UK 
  • Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

What we’re looking for:

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:

  • High street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via our company app.
  • Birthday day off, cycle-to-work scheme, monthly recognition awards.
  • Casual dress, free meals on shift, and even free access to our Peak District holiday home!

We can offer:

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:

  • Shooting hoops and watching basketball games
  • Arts and crafts and nail painting
  • Football matches and board games
  • Movie nights and shopping trips
  • Nature walks and getting their hair done

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. 

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that’s passionate about changing children’s lives for the better. Apply today and start your journey with Esland!

(Employment subject to Enhanced DBS, right-to-work, and reference checks – costs covered by us).

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 60 residential children’s and assessment homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England. We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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