Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, making a real difference in children's lives. This rewarding role involves providing crisis intervention and therapeutic care in a nurturing environment. With opportunities for career progression and ongoing training, you'll be part of an organization committed to improving children's outcomes. Enjoy benefits like a birthday day off, free holiday home stays, and access to well-being resources. If you're passionate about supporting young people and fostering their development, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to a company app with discounts

Financial advice and counselling

Extra day off for birthday

Free stays at holiday home

Qualifications

• Experience in Children’s Residential Care is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children in crisis.
• Engage children in recreational activities and support their interests.

Skills

Residential Childcare

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Care

Nurturing and Supportive Skills

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

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Macclesfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Become a highly valued Senior Children's Residential Support Worker and join us for a truly rewarding career!

Pay rate: £32,644 - £34,824 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.95 - £14.00 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep-in shifts (shifts may vary). Rota given in advance. We operate a 365-day service due to the nature of our work.

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification and experience of working in Children’s Residential Care.
• Full UK driving licence.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.

Esland is dedicated to improving children’s lives by providing top-tier specialist services.

We seek nurturing and supportive individuals who can provide high levels of care and help children achieve positive outcomes.

• Opportunities for career progression and further qualifications within Residential Childcare.
• Paid, BILD-accredited induction training.
• Access to a company app offering discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Free stays at a holiday home in the Peak District, courtesy of the company.

The Role:

Our homes provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Children participate in recreational activities suited to their interests, such as cinema, swimming, and sports.


Employment is contingent upon satisfactory disclosure checks, right to work verification, and references, in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment practices (costs covered by the company).

All young people deserve fair and balanced support. Esland promotes equal opportunities and challenges discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

With over 35 years of experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential homes and five schools across various regions of England, including our online school that supports children missing education through our Turning the Curve programme. We employ over 700 team members supporting more than 200 young people, striving to help children achieve their best outcomes through comprehensive residential, educational, therapeutic, and activity-based services.