Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Casual dress code

Free meals on shift

Overtime and bank holidays pay

Induction and training

Career development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated Children’s Residential Support Worker for our solo home in Lancaster. This full-time permanent role involves building nurturing relationships with young people aged 8 to 18, supporting emotional regulation, daily routines and education access within a trauma-informed care framework.

You will work 48-hour shifts with paid sleep-ins, enjoy a generous benefits package, and have access to extensive training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities is highly desirable.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Applicants with full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Values in line with Esland's therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting your young person with emotional regulation, daily routines and personal development.
• Keeping detailed records and promoting safeguarding at all times.
• Supporting your young person with activities, education access and household responsibilities.
• Committing to 48-hour shifts, including paid sleep-ins, with a 4-day break and structured shifts.

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Foxglove Manor - Lancaster

Compensation: £33,682 - £34,305 / year

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.

Our solo home based in Lancaster, is seeking a full‑time children’s support worker to complete our dedicated and highly valued team.

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 £33,682 to £34,305 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 8 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.

Essential requirements:

• 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. Applicants will initially be contacted by Talent Unlimited, our AI recruiter (this will be followed up in person by one of our in‑house recruitment partners).

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.

If you’re ready to apply, we would love you to be a part of our young person’s journey!