Children's Residential Support Worker

What's On In Doncaster; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in children's services as a Children's Residential Support Worker, where you can make a significant difference in young lives. This rewarding role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth, and various benefits including training and holiday perks.

Benefits

Paid induction training accredited by BILD

Extra day off for your birthday

Access to company app for discounts

Free holiday stays at Peak District holiday home

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Over 21 years old as per industry regulations.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care and support to children.
• Engage young people in recreational activities tailored to their interests.
• Ensure safety and support through crisis intervention.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Driving License

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a difference in 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). Rotas are provided in advance. We operate 365 days a year due to the nature of our work.

Essential requirements:

• 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 individuals who can provide high levels of care and help our children achieve positive outcomes.

Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

Benefits:

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

The Role:

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

Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure checks, right to work verification, and references, with costs covered by the company.

Our staff promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

About Esland:

With over 35 years' experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential homes and five schools across various regions in England. We also offer an online school supporting children missing education through our Turning the Curve programme. With over 800 team members supporting more than 200 young people, we aim to help children achieve their best outcomes through bespoke care, education, therapeutic, and activity-based services.