Esland
Children's Residential Care Worker
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Children's Residential Care Worker
Children's Residential Care Worker
Department: Residential Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Dove Cottage – Sandy Compensation: £34,402 – £35,025 per year
Building futures, changing lives. Join Esland and make a lasting impact.
Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued children’s residential care worker and start a truly rewarding career!
The Role
Hours: 173 hours per month Long shifts: 8am – 11pm (including sleep nights; 365-day service) Rotas provided in advance
Pay & Overtime:
- Salary: £34,402 – £35,025 per year (depending on qualifications)
- Hourly rate: £13.45 – £13.75 per hour (average based on 8 sleep nights/month)
- Opportunity to pick up extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rate
About the Home
Dove Cottage is a three-bedroom children’s home, providing:
- Crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care
- High-quality residential care
- Tailored recreational activities (e.g. cinema, swimming, sports, creative programs)
- Supportive, nurturing environment for young people aged up to 16
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
We prioritise meaningful relationships and personal growth through: ✔ Proven progression opportunities within Esland ✔ Qualifications available once employed ✔ A BILD-accredited paid induction training program
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Must be over 21
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered)
- Must undertake an Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Esland)
Your Responsibilities
- Deliver ** consistant, warm, and trauma-informed care**
- Build trusting relationships with young people in care
- Support in daily routines, fostering emotional stability & growth
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team (including managers, Early Help Coordinators, and enhancement specialists)
- Contribute to a home environment focused on safety, equality, and individual aspirations
It’s In The Culture
Our culture principles define how we empower staff and enable children's resilience:
🔹 Skills to navigate challenges confidently 🔹 Flexible support, and personal growth 🔹 Teamwork, for mutual respect 🔹 Equal treatment for all colleagues and children 🔹 Challenging stereotypes or discriminatory behaviour
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Perks
A nurturing work environment, combined with teammates devoted to your success, comes with the following:
- A company app offering access to:
- High street discounts
- Financial advice
- Online mental health/counselling support
- Company holiday home in the Peak District – free stays
- Birthday off work in addition to statutory holidays
- ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus: £500 per successful placement
The Basics
Successful applicants: ✔ Provide all enhanced disclosure (DBS) and validation checks initially – covered by Esland ✔ Demonstrate values of equality, inclusion and challenge negative behaviours ✔ Prioritise communication, one-on-one relationships, and thorough professional boundaries
Apply Today
Come and help Esland evolve futures every day. Every residence cultivates normalcy and self-reliance for children in need with professional nurturing care – join us today!
📌 Find out more at: www.esland.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills