Esland
Childrens Residential Care Worker
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Childrens Residential Care Worker
Children’s Residential Support Worker
Department: Residential Location: Darwin Farm – Shrewsbury Compensation: £32,242 – £35,745 per year (including £60 per sleep for 6–10 overnight sleeps/month and hourly rate of £13.45–£13.75/hr + overtime opportunities)
About the Role
Do you want to make a lasting, positive impact on young people’s lives? Can you build trusting, supportive relationships in nurturing care environments?
If so, this is your opportunity to join Esland, where you’ll help children flourish through personalised care and meaningful experiences. This fulfilling career wait for you—apply today!
Key Details
- Salary includes:
- £60 per sleep for 6–10 overnight stays/month
- £13.45–£13.75/hour (dependent on qualifications)
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
- ** Hours**: 173/month (shift pattern: 2 days on, 4 days off)
- Sleeps: Inclusive with advance rostering
- Availability: 365-day operational service
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Your Impact
Esland’s mission is to transform children’s lives through expert, therapeutic and person-centred care. In this nurturing Environment, Your role includes: ✔ Supporting young people with daily domestic needs, socialisation, and skills development ✔ Engaging in fun activities and excursions tailored to their individual needs ✔ Working within a personalised education plan to help them thrive ✔ Promoting equity, fairness, and challenge to ensure all children have equal opportunities
Location: Darwin Farm, Shrewsbury – Our residential home provides a safe, therapeutic, and supportive base for young residents.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Unrestricted right to work in the UK
- Must be 21 years or older
- Alignment with Esland’s core values (including child-led, therapeutic care approaches)
- Previous childcare/support experience is advantageous but not essential
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What We Offer
✅ Birthday day off (plus full holiday entitlement) ✅ Progress pathways with supported Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications ✅ BILD-accreditation paid for initial training ✅ Company benefits app offering:
- Discounted high-street access
- Online medical support &
- Financial & counselling services
Join Us
Success in this role depends on: ✔ A comprehensive check:
- Full Enhanced Disclosure
- Candidates meet safer recruitment practices
- Diversity & inclusion commitment: Equal opportunity in a non-discriminatory setting
For more, explore esland.co.uk.
(Note: Hourly rate (£12.60–£12.90/hr) remains in effect until 01.04.2026.)
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