Overview

? Join Our Team as a Residential Children’s Support Worker ?
? Location: Nelson & Brierfield, Lancashire
? Salary: Up to £32,540 per annum

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support children in residential care to thrive and reach their full potential?

We’re looking for compassionate, committed, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Residential Children’s Support Workers in our 1 bed home in Lancashire  This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be a positive role model and provide life-changing support to children who need it most.

About our schools:

  • Provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance to children and young people.
  • Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
  • Support children in developing life skills, confidence, and independence.
  • Work collaboratively with a team of professionals to deliver high-quality care.
  • Work shifts, 2 days on (including sleeps)  and 4 days off

What we’re looking for:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or a willingness to undergo this qualification once employed
  • Experience in a children’s home setting (highly desirable)
  • Passion to help nurture young people
  • Full, UK driving licence (essential)
  • All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulation
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).
 which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

We can offer:

  • ? Fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
  • ? Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme
  • ? 248 hours annual leave per year
  • ? Extra shifts/overtime available at enhanced rates
  • ? Bank holidays paid at time and a half
  • ? Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training)
  • ? Fantastic career development opportunities – over 50 internal promotions last year!
  • ? Cycle to work scheme
  • ? £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
  • ? Monthly recognition awards
  • ? Casual dress code
  • ?️ Big-brand discounts via our E-Together employee benefits scheme
  • ?️ Food available while on shift
  • ?️ Free parking
  • ? A day off for your birthday
  • ?️ Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District
  • ❤️ The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a child’s life

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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