Children's Residential Care Worker

Esland; Derby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Esland, with over 35 years of experience in residential child care, seeks a dedicated Children's Residential Care Worker in Derby. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in children's lives through nurturing care and support. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities await the right candidates.

Benefits

Paid, BILD-accredited induction training

Access to a company app for discounts and support

An extra day off for your birthday

Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District

Opportunities for progression into Senior Support Worker roles

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care.
• Engage young people in recreational activities.
• Create a supportive and nurturing environment.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Communication

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18.06.2025

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Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Become a highly valued Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

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-ins (shifts may vary). Rotas given in advance. We are a 365-day-a-year service due to the nature of our work.

• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people who can give our children high levels of care and help them achieve great outcomes.
Esland is committed to changing children's lives for the better by providing top-tier specialist services.

• Opportunities for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles and qualifications in Residential Childcare upon employment
• Paid, BILD-accredited induction training
• Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District, provided by the company

The Role:

Our homes provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Young people engage in recreational activities tailored to their interests, such as cinema, swimming, and sports.

Successful employment is contingent upon satisfactory disclosures, right to work verification, and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (costs covered by the company).

All young people are entitled to fair and balanced care. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

With over 35 years of experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential homes and five schools across various regions of England, including our online school accessible nationwide, supporting children missing education through our Turning the Curve programme. We aim to help over 200 young people achieve their best outcomes through bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic, and activity-based services.