Esland
Children's Residential Care Worker
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Children's Residential Care Worker
Children’s Residential Care Worker – Permanent Full-Time Role
Department: Residential Location: Chestnut Rise, Plumstead Hours: 173 hours per month (long shifts: 8am–11pm, including sleep nights) Service: 365-day per year (due to operational demands)
Compensation:
- £37,205 – £37,828 per year (pay scale £14.80–£15.10/hour, depending on qualifications, plus average of 8 sleep nights/month).
- Overtime/extra shifts optional at an enhanced rate.
About the Role
Do you want to make a real difference in a child’s life? Join Esland as a highly valued Children’s Residential Care Worker in a trauma-informed therapeutic environment. Enjoy a truly rewarding career, playing a pivotal role in supporting young people through crisis intervention and long-term care.
This role will allow clear progression opportunities, including an opportunity to undergo a qualification while employed.
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The Home: Chestnut Rise
A three-bedroom residential children’s home offering high-quality specialised care through:
- Trauma-informed therapeutic approaches
- Crisis intervention
- Recreational activities tailored to the child, including cinema, swimming, and sports
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:
- Provide nurturing, supportive, and professional care in a residential setting
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team (social workers, psychologists, etc.) to support young people
- Adhere to BILD-accredited care standards
- Use a company app for:
- High street discounts
- Online medical advice
- Financial and counselling support
- Enjoy company perks such as:
- A birthday day off (in addition to statutory holiday entitlement)
- Free access to a company holiday home in the Peak District
Essential Requirements & Qualifications
- Over 21 years old
- Full UK Driving Licence (mandatory for the role)
- Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is unavailable)
- Commitment to professional compliance with:
- Full Enhanced DBS Check (company covers all costs)
- Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Practices
- Accurate reference checks and UK working rights validation
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The Change We Make
Esland is dedicated to transforming children’s lives through best-in-class care services. By joining us, you’ll help provide a supportive, balanced, and outcome-driven environment where every young person can thrive legally and sensory-inclusive. Pregnancy or compassionate leave support is consistent with public sector standards.
We uphold Equal Opportunities principles and are dedicated to fair, unbiased care—regardless of race, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.
For more information: www.esland.co.uk
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