Children's Adventure Care Worker

Esland Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,464 - 42,804; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day off for your birthday

Access to a holiday home

Free food during shifts

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program and healthcare benefits

Monthly recognition awards

Job summary

A leading care company in the UK seeks a Children's Adventure Care Worker to provide support for young people in a residential setting. This role involves creating a nurturing, safe environment and planning activities that promote personal development. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings and a strong interest in outdoor activities. Full training and career development opportunities are offered, along with competitive compensation including enhanced pay for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential care home is highly desirable.
• A Level 3 diploma in residential childcare is desirable.
• Experience within care, education, or youth activities is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK.
• Values in line with the company’s approach to childcare are essential.
• Keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities is crucial.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in a residential care setting.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Plan and participate in exciting activities.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Work as part of a passionate support team.

Skills

Experience in a children's residential care home

Experience within care, education, mental health support

Interest in outdoor and adventure activities

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Description

Be the stability a young person needs. Join Esland as a Children’s Adventure Care Worker and help shape brighter futures through care, intervention and activities.

Department

Residential

Location

Bly House - Burton‑Upon‑Trent

Compensation

£40,464 - £42,804 / year

Hours

4 days on, 6 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365‑day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas are given in advance.

Pay Rate

£40,464 to £42,804 per annum.* Includes opportunities to pick up extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rate – rates applicable from April 2026.

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £13.60 to £14.60 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep‑nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).

About Bly House

Bly House is a characterful family home based in the suburbs of Burton‑Upon‑Trent, providing an excellent setting for a therapeutic assessment home. Using a trauma‑informed approach, the team provides intervention care that supports emotional healing and personal development for up to two young people at a time.

Over a 12‑week placement, our assessment strategy helps us understand what is truly right for a young person and their needs.

Every placement provides PACE principles, therapeutic care, access to education and the opportunity to participate in an outdoor adventure programme.

Key Duties

• Support 8 to 18 year olds in a residential care setting.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can flourish.
• Plan and take part in exciting activities—from outdoor adventures to creative projects.
• Be a positive role model, helping build confidence, resilience, and life skills.
• Work as part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice.

What We Offer

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement).
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company.
• Casual dress code.
• Free food while you are on shift.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association).
• Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app).
• Monthly recognition awards.

Requirements

• Experience in a children's residential care home (highly desirable).
• A Level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (desirable).
• Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities (essential).
• A full driving licence issued in the UK (essential).
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential).
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person‑centred approach to childcare (essential).
• A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities (essential).
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential).

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).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

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