Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Battyeford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider located in Battyeford is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker. In this role, you will lead a team while providing hands-on care to young people, ensuring a nurturing environment. Applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma and experience in residential settings. The position offers a salary of £32,644 to £34,824 along with various benefits, including fully funded qualifications and significant annual leave.

Benefits

Fully funded qualifications

248 hours of annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid induction training

Flexible extras like casual dress code

Qualifications

• Committed, compassionate, ready for a senior role.
• Experience in a children's residential setting essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and be over 21.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team and provide hands-on care.
• Support young people's everyday experiences.
• Promote a safe and happy home environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Supervisory experience

Team-leading

Building strong relationships

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rosehip Cottage - Mirfield

Compensation: £31,398 - £33,474 / year

Description

Start a career that truly changes lives — join Team Esland.

At Esland, we’re not just a care provider — we’re a community of passionate, dedicated people who believe every child deserves the chance to thrive. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We're growing our team of incredible Senior Residential Support Workers, and there’s never been a better time to join us.

Who we are

We provide high-quality, specialist residential care for children and young people who’ve experienced emotional and behavioural challenges. Our homes are safe, nurturing environments where children can begin to rebuild their lives.

Our teams are more than support workers — they’re professional parents. Warm, supportive, resilient and always child focused.

Our Mirfield home is a solo service that offers a smaller setting for young people who need therapeutic placements. Our team support their young person with all their domestic needs, education and socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

The role:

As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll play a key part in the daily life of our home. You’ll help lead your team on shift, provide hands-on care, and support the young people through their everyday experiences — the highs and the lows.

Your role will include:

• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals
• Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift
• Promoting a safe, clean, and happy home environment
• Encouraging learning, development, and independence in every child
• Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism
• Taking part in sleep-in shifts and working a 2-on, 4-off rota (with advance notice)

What we are looking for from you:

We’re after people who care. If you’re committed, compassionate, and ready to take on a senior role, you could be a great fit.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or working towards it)
• Experience in a children’s residential setting (essential)
• Some supervisory or team-leading experience
• A full UK driving licence (essential)
• The resilience, flexibility, and empathy this role needs
• You must be over 21

What you’ll get from us:

We know how demanding (and rewarding!) this work can be — so we make sure our teams feel valued, supported, and appreciated.

You’ll receive:

• £32,644 to £34,824 per year (based on qualifications and sleep-ins)*
• Fully funded qualifications (Level 3/4/5 in Residential Childcare)
• 248 hours of annual leave
• Pension scheme and enhanced bank holiday pay (time and a half)
• Paid, accredited induction training and regular CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
• Clear career progression (over 50 internal promotions last year!)
• Flexible extras like:
  
  • Casual dress code
  • Monthly recognition awards
  • A free meal while on shift
  • A day off for your birthday
  • Free stays in our company-owned holiday home in the Peak District
  • Staff discount scheme (E-Together)

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.60 to £12.90 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 8 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).

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.