Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression routes

Paid induction training

Discount app access

Birthday day off

Job summary

Esland is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker at Lavender Lodge, Coventry. You will deliver high‑quality residential care, provide crisis intervention, and engage children in activities like cinema, swimming and sports.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, the right to work in the UK, and applicants must be over 21. The position involves 173 hours per month with 2 days on / 4 days off plus sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and trauma‑informed therapeutic care.
• Deliver high‑quality residential care and tailor activities to each child’s interests.
• Promote equal opportunities and non‑discrimination in daily work.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Over 21

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!

Department: Residential

Location: Lavender Lodge - Coventry

Compensation: £34,402 - £35,025 / year

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: £34,402 - £35,025 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £13.45 - £13.75 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 in’s (shifts may vary). Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

Essential requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes.

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

Benefits

• We offer routes for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles and the opportunity to undergo qualifications in Residential Childcare once employed
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
• An additional day off for your birthday

The Role

Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care and take part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

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.