Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Free meals on shift

High street discounts

Online GP

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd in Doncaster is hiring a Children's Residential Support Worker to provide care and support in a 365-day residential setting. You will help children with daily activities, plan engaging experiences, and promote their wellbeing in a nurturing environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, resilient and dedicated to making a lasting impact, with a Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK. The role offers stability and progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children.
• Support daily routines and plan engaging activities for the children.
• Be a positive role model to help them achieve outcomes.
• Participate in rota-based shifts including sleep-ins.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Children's Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mulberry Lodge - Doncaster

Reporting To: Home Manager

Compensation: £32,242 - £32,865 / year

Description

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? At Esland, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Join our team and start a truly rewarding career where you’ll make a lasting impact.

Pay rate: £32,242.00 - £32,865 per annum (based on 6 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 provided in advance.

Work that matters: We’re a 365-day service because children need us every day.

What we're looking for:

• A nurturing, patient, and resilient person who truly cares.
• Essential requirements:
  • Full UK driving licence
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

Why choose Esland?

Career growth: Clear progression routes to Senior Support Worker and Management roles - we had over 100 internal promotions last year!

Training: Paid, BILD-accredited induction and the chance to gain qualifications in Residential Childcare

Perks:

• High street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via our company app.
• Birthday day off, cycle-to-work scheme, monthly recognition awards.
• Casual dress, free meals on shift.

The home and what you'll do:

Our home is a warm, welcoming space for three amazing children who love to stay active and creative. Here, you’ll help them enjoy activities such as:

• Arts and crafts and nail painting
• Football matches and board games
• Movie nights and shopping trips
• Nature walks and getting their hair done

Every day brings new opportunities to create positive experiences and lasting memories.

What you'll do:

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Every day is different - from helping with daily routines to planning fun activities tailored to the children’s interests.
• Most importantly, you’ll be a positive role model who helps them achieve amazing outcomes.

(Employment subject to Enhanced DBS, right-to-work, and reference checks - costs covered by us).