Childrens Residential Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Career progression routes

Residential childcare qualifications (

Paid induction training

Staff discounts via company app

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Care Worker to join our Holly Lodge home in Staffordshire. This permanent, full-time position offers a structured shift pattern with sleeps and a focus on therapeutic, child-centered care for young people.

You will support daily living, learning, and activities while promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding. Full UK driving licence and right to work are required.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence issued in the UK.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Aged 21 or above due to industry regulations.
• Previous childcare or support worker experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing and therapeutic care to children.
• Support children with socialisation and daily domestic needs.
• Assist with educational plans and engaging activities.
• Adhere to safer recruitment practices and complete required checks.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Therapeutic, person-centred approach

Job description

Childrens Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Holly Lodge - Woodseaves

Reporting To: sarah bourne

Compensation: £32,242 - £35,745 / year

Description

Salary: £32,242.00 to £35,745.00 per annum. (including 6 - 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 3 bedded home in the Staffordshire countryside between Newport and Eccleshall offers a nurturing and therapeutic environment for our young people. 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.

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