Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Cycle to work

Recognition awards

Discounts

Online GP

Financial advice

Counselling via app

Casual dress

Free meals on shift

Job summary

Esland Group in Gainsborough is seeking a Children’s Residential Support Worker to join our Residential team at Birch House. You’ll provide compassionate, consistent care for three children and help them thrive in a safe, nurturing environment.

This role offers stable hours (173 per month), a pay range of £32,242 to £32,865 per year, and opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Applicants must be over 21.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Plan and participate in daily routines and activities tailored to the children’s interests.
• Be a positive role model helping children achieve outcomes.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Department: Residential

Location: Birch House - Gainsborough

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

Make a real difference - Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker!

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.
  • 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:

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

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).