Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join as Children's Residential Support Workers. This rewarding role involves providing nurturing care to children, ensuring their safety and well-being while engaging them in therapeutic activities. With a commitment to transforming lives, the organization offers opportunities for career progression and professional development. Enjoy a supportive work environment with various perks, including paid training and an extra day off for your birthday. If you aspire to make a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to company app for discounts

Extra day off for your birthday

Free stays at holiday home

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 due to industry regulations.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Experience in providing care to children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children in residential settings.
• Engage young people in recreational activities.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

Skills

Nurturing and supportive care

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic care

Recreational activity planning

Education

Relevant childcare qualifications

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Children's Residential Support Worker, Chesterfield

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Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Description

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: £32,638 - £33,260 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 an 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). Rota given in advance. We operate 365 days a year due to the nature of our work.

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

We seek nurturing and supportive individuals capable of providing high levels of care to help children achieve positive outcomes.
Esland is committed to transforming children’s lives through providing top-tier specialist services.

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

The Role:

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

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

All young people are entitled to equitable care. 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 children’s and assessment homes, five schools across various regions in England, and the Esland online school for children missing education, utilizing our Turning the Curve education program.
Our team of over 700 members supports more than 200 young people, striving to help children achieve their best outcomes through bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic, and activity-based services.