Esland
Childrens Residential Support Worker
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Childrens Residential Support Worker
Children’s Support Worker – Home-Based (Therapeutic Care)
Department: Residential Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Cherry Blossom (Barnsley) Compensation: £35,122 – £35,745 per year (Equivalent to £13.45 – £13.75/hour for shifts + £60/sleep-in nights, ~6-10 sleep-ins/month + 365-day service coverage)
About the Role
At Esland, we empower young people aged 8–18 with adverse experiences and complex trauma to reclaim their potential through trauma-informed, therapeutic care. We seek a compassionate, resilient Children’s Support Worker to join our home-based, full-time team in Barnsley—serving as their role model, professional parent, and emotional anchor.
Our approach focuses on: ✔ Safe, nurturing environments where trust flourishes. ✔ Daily structure that balances stability with personal growth. ✔ Fun and meaningful engagement tied to the young person’s passions and education. ✔ Collaboration with a skilled team underpinned by therapeutic ethics.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
- Building trusting, therapeutic relationships with a young person in our solo home setting.
- Supporting them with:
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies during distress.
- Daily routines (e.g., self-care, household tasks, education compliance).
- Personal development linked to their interests and goals.
- Implementing nationally recognised care plans and befriending approaches.
- Safeguarding compliance: detailed, accurate record-keeping and reporting to adhere to Esland’s high standards and regulatory expectations.
- Leading engaging activities (e.g., creative, physical, educational) tailored to their needs.
- Meeting commitments to structured shifts:
- 48-hour rotations (including paid sleep-ins).
- 4-day breaks in accordance with our 365-service model (including paid bank holidays).
- Overtime opportunities available.
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What We Offer
- A high-salary range of £35,122–£35,745, enhanced by:
- Overtime pay (rates higher than standard).
- Overnight sleep-ins at £60/night (~£350+/month for average 6–10 shifts).
- Protected half-day paid for your birthday.
- Casual dress code with practical comfort in mind.
- Free meals on duty to sustain energy for demanding shifts.
- Fully funded accredited training (e.g., from The Bild Association).
- 100+ internal career promotions annually—unlimited progression spin off to leadership roles dependent.
- Employee rewards via app:
- Free GP/counselling (online or via network).
- Cashback, high-street discounts, gift vouchers.
- A supportive, team-driven culture where every member’s mental health and well-being is prioritised.
- True meaning in your work: transform a young life’s trajectory with lasting positive impact.
About You
Desirable: Experience in:
- Formal care roles (fostering/residential support).
- Educational mentorship (primary/secondary schools, Pupil Welfare).
- Mental health support or trauma counselling processes.
- Engaging young people through arts, sports, creative or community-led activities.
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We recognise, however, that transferable skills such as patience, humour, and proactive communication can be just as vital.
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence (vehicle essential for home visits).
- Automatic eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.
- appenages with ethical alignment to Esland*, such as:
- A belief in person-centred therapy over punitive approaches.
- Embracing the “Demands don’t damage” philosophy (challenging rhetoric when unhelpful).
- Emotional resilience to prioritise balance—acknowledging highs and lows matter equally.
- At least 21 years of age (industry requirement).
- Safeguarding minded—an inherent understanding of Child Protection and Safer Recruitment.
Next Steps
We Anti-Discrimination: All referrals are treated equally; our pledge is to meet every young person’s needs without bias.
If this role resonates with you and you share our values, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to shape not just a career, but a ethoven-level change in a young person’s life.
[Esland adheres to national safeguarding and recruitment best practice—costs covered].
Note: Competitive pay plus benefits are standard for Barnsley-based roles but escalated further for specified benefits such as intern sleep co-working and ongoing invest tooling.
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