Childrens Residential Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Career progression

Paid induction

Discount app & support services

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Children's Residential Care Worker for Lilac Lodge in Telford. This permanent, full-time role focuses on nurturing and supporting young people in a therapeutic setting, with shifts including sleep-ins and a 365-day coverage pattern.

You will work as part of a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care, implement education plans, and promote positive outcomes for residents, with training and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Age 21 or above.
• Therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Support a young person with domestic needs and socialisation activities.
• Assist in accessing personalised education plans and school placements.
• Provide nurturing, therapeutic care in a residential setting and promote equality.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Childrens Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lilac Lodge - Telford

Reporting To: sarah bourne

Compensation: £35,122 - £35,745 / year

Description

Do you really want to make a positive impact on our young people's lives and help empower them to flourish and grow?

Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within our supportive and nurturing homes?

If so, we are looking for you to join our highly valued teams.

Salary: £35,122.00 to £35,745.00 per annum. (including 10 sleeps per month paid at £60 per sleep and an hourly rate of £13.45 to £13.75 per hour (depending on qualification).Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in’s. Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

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

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children the best quality care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes!

Essential requirements for a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above
• Previous childcare or support worker experience is advantageous but not essential

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication!

Benefits of becoming a Support Worker at Esland:

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications.
• 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

The role:

Our beautiful solo home in Telford offers a nurturing and therapeutic environment for our young person. Our team supports them with all of their domestic needs and socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

We can offer educational places in our schools where our young people can engage in a more personalised education plan to help them turn the curve and reach their full potential.

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.

For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk

* hourly rate is £12.60 to £12.90 per hour (depending on qualification) until 01.04.2026