Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Congleton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker in Congleton. This full-time role involves nurturing and supporting young people in a small group home, focusing on their domestic needs and personal development. The position offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and a supportive environment committed to children's welfare.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Paid induction training

Access to discounts and online medical support

A day off for your birthday

Free stays at a holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

• Experience in a children’s care role is desirable.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Alignment with Esland’s values and a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare and support for young people.
• Support domestic needs, education, social skills, and recreational activities.
• Participate in a rota system for 365-day service.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Childcare

Therapeutic approach

Job description

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Children's Residential Support Worker, Congleton

Location: Congleton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: afaa9f174243

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

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

Hours: Full time, 1 day on 2 days off or 2 days on, 4 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365-day service due to the nature of our work. Rota given in advance.

Pay rate: £12.60 to £12.90 per hour during the day (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (approximately £31,917 to £32,540 per annum). Opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates.

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

What we are looking for:

• Nurturing and supportive individuals capable of providing outstanding childcare and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
• Our Stoke-on-Trent home is a small group home offering a homely environment for three young people requiring therapeutic placements. Our team supports their domestic needs, education, social skills, and recreational activities.

What we can offer a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• Opportunities for career progression and qualification development.
• BILD accredited, paid induction training.
• Access to a company app offering discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling.
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement).
• Free stays at a holiday home in the Peak District.

Essential requirements:

• A full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK without restrictions.
• Experience in a children’s care role (desirable).
• Alignment with Esland’s values, including a therapeutic, person-centred approach.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above due to industry regulations.

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory checks, including DBS, right to work, and references, with costs covered by the company. We promote equal opportunities and are committed to safeguarding and diversity.