Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland Care; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Penwortham is seeking compassionate individuals for the Residential Children’s Support Worker role. You will support children in residential care, helping them thrive and reach their potential. A full UK driving license is essential, and the role offers a salary of up to £32,540 per annum along with extensive training and career development opportunities. Applicants must be over 21 and able to provide the necessary credentials to ensure a positive impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Pension scheme

248 hours annual leave

Extra shifts available

Bank holidays paid at enhanced rates

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

£500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus

Monthly recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in a children’s home setting is highly desirable.
• Full, UK driving license is essential.
• Must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-changing support to children in residential care.
• Be a positive role model in the lives of children and young people.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Commitment

Nurturing young people

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

🌟 Join Our Team as a Residential Children’s Support Worker 🌟

📍 Location : Preston

💰 Salary : Up to £32,540 per annum

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support children in residential care to thrive and reach their full potential?

We’re looking for compassionate, committed, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Residential Children’s Support Workers in our 2-bed home in Preston. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be a positive role‑model and provide life‑changing support to children who need it most.

📚 Fully funded Level 3 / 4 / 5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification

• 🏦 Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme
• 🌴 248 hours annual leave per year
• 💸 Extra shifts / overtime available at enhanced rates
• 🎉 Bank holidays paid at time and a half
• 🧠 Comprehensive, paid induction training (accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training)
• 🚀 Fantastic career development opportunities – over 50 internal promotions last year!
• 🚲 Cycle to work scheme
• 🤝 £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
• 🏆 Monthly recognition awards
• 👕 Casual dress code
• 🛍️ Big-brand discounts via our E‑Together employee benefits scheme
• 🍽️ Food available while on shift
• 🅿️ Free parking
• 🎂 A day off for your birthday
• 🏞️ Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District
• ❤️ The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a child’s life
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or a willingness to undergo this qualification once employed
• Experience in a children’s home setting (highly desirable)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulation

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).