Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Casual dress code

Free food on shift

Enhanced overtime rates

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Esland in Barnsley is seeking a compassionate residential care worker to support young people aged 8 to 18 in a therapeutic, trauma-informed setting. You will build trusting relationships and help young people with emotional regulation, routines, education access, and personal development.

The role involves detailed record-keeping, safeguarding, and facilitating activities, with a 48-hour shift pattern (sleep-ins paid) and a 4-day break, plus paid holidays and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Values based on a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Calm, compassionate and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support your young person with emotional regulation, routines and personal development.
• Keep detailed records and promote safeguarding at all times.
• Support activities, education access, interests and household responsibilities.
• Commit to 48-hour shifts including sleep-ins (paid) followed by a 4-day break.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Are you someone who believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive?

At Esland, we provide trauma‑informed, therapeutic care for children aged 8 to 18, many of whom have encountered adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma. Our fantastic staff help them feel safe, understood, and able to build brighter futures.

Department: Residential

Location: Apple Tree - Barnsley

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

About the role

You’ll be part of a group of like‑minded individuals, working in a role that truly makes a difference. Our staff are able to build nurturing, trusting relationships with our young people and act as their professional parents. Your duties will include:

• Supporting your young person with emotional regulation, daily routines, and personal development
• Keeping detailed records and promote safeguarding at all times
• Supporting your young person with fun activities, their personal interests, education access and engagement and household responsibilities
• A commitment to working 48-hour shifts, including sleep‑ins (paid), followed by a 4 day break (we are a 365 service offering structured shifts, paid bank holidays and opportunities for overtime)

What we can offer

• A competitive salary of £32242.00 to £35,745.00 per annum, depending on qualifications held
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• A casual dress code
• Free food while you are on shift
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
• Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, online GP, online counselling, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)
• A supportive team environment
• Genuine job satisfaction
• Much more!

*Estimated salary based on an a pay rate of £13.45 to £13.75 per hour (days) and working 6 - 10 sleep nights per months on average, at £60 per sleep night.

What we’re looking for

Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities is highly desirable, but we equally value transferrable skills and the right personality traits for the role.

What we definitely need

• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants with 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
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach
• The ability to recognise the tough days matter just as much as the good days

Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential)

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.