Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications

Free food on shift

Birthday day off

Holiday home in Peak District

Casual dress code

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Children’s Adventure Care Worker for Moorland Cottage in Buxton. This permanent full-time role involves delivering trauma-informed care with in-home and outdoor activities, 4-day shifts with 6 days off on a 365 rota, and sleep nights.

Compensation ranges from £43,740 to £48,186 per year, with overtime opportunities at enhanced rates starting April 2026. We offer fully funded qualifications, casual dress code, free food on shift, and access to a company

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in a children’s residential care setting.
• Level 3 (or above) Diploma in Residential Childcare (or close to completion).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Skills

Outdoor activities

De-escalation training

MAPA/Team Teach training

Right to work in UK

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

UK driving licence

Job description

Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker

Department: Assessments

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Moorland Cottage - Buxton

Compensation: £43,740 - £48,186 / year

Description

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Are you looking for the perfect mix of in-home care and outdoor activities?

Hours: 4 days and sleep nights on, 6 days off (365 rota)

Pay rate: £43,740 to £48,186 per annum,* including opportunities to pick up overtime at an enhanced rate - rates applicable from April 2026

What we are looking for:

Moorland Cottage is a two-bed, Ofsted registered children's home providing immediate intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic support.

Over a 12 week placement, our young people are given security, support, and stabilisation in a nurturing and peaceful environment. Every placement provides PACE principle residential care, access to education and participation in outdoor/adventure activities.

If you are an experienced, qualified children's residential care worker who is eager to expand their skills and knowledge, we would love to hear from you!

What we can offer a Senior Children’s Adventure Care Worker:

We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer:

• A competitive salary of up to £48,186 per annum (depending on qualification held)*
• Opportunities to gain fully funded qualifications
• Casual dress code
• Free food on shift
• Access to a company app that provides high street discounts, a 24/7 online GP, online counselling, cash back and gift vouchers
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• Routes for progression and gaining additional qualifications (in children's care and activities)
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• A warm, supportive work environment with a good work-life balance
• Much more!

*Estimated full time salary based on a pay rate of £15.00 to £16.90 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).

Essential requirements for a Senior Children’s Adventure Care Worker:

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children’s residential care home
• A level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (or be close to completion)
• A full driving licence, issued in the UK
• A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• Training and experience in de‑escalation, safe restraint and physical intervention (such as Team Teach, MAPA etc.)
• 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

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.