Esland
Children's Residential Care Worker
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Children's Residential Care Worker
Children’s Residential Care Worker
Department: Residential Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Chestnut Rise – Plumstead **Compensatio:**n: £37,205 – £37,828 / year
Description
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!
Hours: 173 hours per month. Long shift working (8am – 11pm, with sleep nights). This is a 365-day-a-year service due to the nature of the work. Rotas are provided in advance.
Pay:
- Salary of £37,205 to £37,828 per year, based on qualifications (£14.80 – £15.10/hour), with an average of 8 sleeps per month.
- Opportunities to buy extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rate.
Essential Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Must be over 21 and have the right to work in the UK. Note: Unfortunately, no sponsorship is available.
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About the Organisation
Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist residential care.
We are looking for: ✔ Nurturing and supportive individuals who can provide high-levels of care ✔ Those passionate about enabling young people to achieve amazing outcomes
The Role – Chestnut Rise
- A three-bedroom children’s home specialising in crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care
- Focus on high-quality residential care with tailored recreative activities (e.g. cinema, swimming, sports)
- Career progression opportunities with potential for continued qualification development post-employment
Key Benefits
✅ BILD-accredited paid induction training ✅ Access to an Esland employee app with:
- High-street discounts
- Online medical support
- Financial advice
- Counselling services ✅ A day off on your birthday (in addition to full holiday entitlement) ✅ Free access to a holiday home (located in the Peak District) ✅ £500 referral bonus under the “Refer a Friend” scheme
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Note: Employment is subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Esland)
- Right to work/references
- Satisfactory Safer Recruitment Practices
Diversity & Inclusion
All young people have an equal right to high-quality, fair care. Esland employees must: ✔ Promote equal opportunities ✔ Challenge discriminatory behaviour/practices based on:
- Race, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or any perceived difference.
For more information, visit: [www.esland.co.uk]
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