Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,477 - 31,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

A day off for your birthday

Discount app access

Opportunities for progression

Paid training

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Sheffield is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to make a positive impact on young people's lives. The role includes providing outstanding childcare and fostering relationships in a nurturing home. Candidates should have a nurturing nature, effective communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence, with opportunities for progression and various perks including a holiday home and paid training.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Prior experience in a children's care role is desirable.
• Values in line with a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Age 21 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare.
• Support young people to achieve amazing outcomes.
• Build positive and trusting relationships within a nurturing home.

Skills

Nurturing and supportive nature

Building relationships

Communication skills

Job description

Company Overview

Esland is driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. This role is based in the Hickory House – Sheffield Residential Home which offers a 2-bedded, homely setting for up to two young people requiring therapeutic placements.

Description

Do you want to make a positive impact on young people’s lives and help empower them to flourish and grow? Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within a supportive and nurturing home? If so, we want you to join our highly valued team as a Children's Residential Support Worker.

Hours & Remuneration

• 2 days on, 4 days off (with sleep nights) – a 365‑day-a-year service. Rotas are given in advance.
• Salary: £30,477 – £31,100 per year (equivalent to £12.60 – £12.90 per hour on days), plus £60 per sleep night.

What we are looking for

We seek nurturing and supportive individuals who can provide outstanding childcare and support young people to achieve amazing outcomes.

What we can offer

• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District (stay for free on the company).
• A day off for your birthday in addition to holiday entitlement.
• Access to a company app providing high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling.
• Opportunities for progression and the chance to undertake a qualification once employed.
• Paid BILD accredited induction training.

Essential requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Prior experience in a children's care role (desirable).
• Values in line with Esland’s therapeutic, person‑centred approach to childcare.
• Age 21 or above.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge any discriminatory behaviour or practice against young people or colleagues on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.