Childrens Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking dedicated Children's Residential Support Workers to make a positive impact on children's lives. This rewarding role offers flexible hours and competitive pay, alongside opportunities for professional growth and additional benefits. Join a supportive team focused on therapeutic care and achieving great outcomes for young people.

Benefits

Progression routes and qualification opportunities

Paid induction training

Access to discounts and online medical support

A day off for your birthday

Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care is desirable.
• Values aligned with a therapeutic, person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare and support young people.
• Engage in domestic care, education, and social skills activities.

Skills

Childcare

Supportive

Nurturing

Education

Level 3+ diploma in residential childcare

Job description

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Location:

Mirfield, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: 2 days on, 4 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: £31,917 to £32,540 per annum* (depending on qualification) with opportunities to pick up overtime at an enhanced rate.

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

What we are looking for:

We seek nurturing, supportive individuals who can provide outstanding childcare and help our young people achieve great outcomes. Our Warrington home offers a smaller, therapeutic setting for young people requiring specialized placements. Our team supports their needs across domestic care, education, social skills, and engaging activities.

What we can offer:

• Progression routes and qualification opportunities upon employment
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• Access to a company app with discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (plus holiday entitlement)
• Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District and more

*Estimated salary based on £12.60 to £12.90 per hour for days, plus sleep nights at £60 each, effective from 1st April 2025.

Requirements:

• Experience in residential care (desirable)
• Level 3+ diploma in residential childcare (desirable)
• UK driving license (essential)
• Right to work in the UK (essential)
• Values aligned with Esland, such as a therapeutic, person-centred approach (essential)
• Age 21 or above (industry regulation)

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory checks, including DBS, references, and right to work, all covered by the company. Esland promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

With over 35 years' experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential homes and five schools across various UK regions, including our online school supporting children nationwide. We aim to help children achieve their best outcomes through tailored residential, educational, therapeutic, and activity-based services.