Esland
Children's Residential Support Worker
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Children's Residential Support Worker
Department: Residential Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: The Beeches, Gainsborough Reporting To: Home Manager
Compensation: £32,242 - £32,865 per year
About the Role
Make a real difference — Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker!
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? At Esland, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Join our team and begin a truly rewarding career where you’ll make a lasting impact.
Key Details:
- Pay: £32,242.00 - £32,865 per annum (based on 6 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £13.45 - £13.75/hour)
- Hours: 173/hour (rotas provided)
- Shift pattern: Typically 2 days on, 4 days off with sleep-ins (shifts may vary)
- Our services run 365 days a year, as children need us every day
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Provide high-quality, personalised care and emotional support to children, creating a safe and nurturing environment
- Tailor daily routines and activities to meet each child’s individual interests and needs
- Lead fun, engaging activities such as:
- Arts and crafts
- Football matches and board games
- Movie nights and shopping trips
- Nature walks
- Act as a positive role model that helps the children achieve long-term positive outcomes
- Support staff teamwork and deliver a structured yet flexible 24-hour service
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Requirements
To excel in this role, you must fulfil these essential criteria:
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Currently over 21 years old (due to industry regulations)
Why Join Esland?
Career Growth
Opportunities for progression to Senior Support Worker and management roles — including over 100 internal promotions in the past year!
Training
- Paid, fully accredited BILD induction
- Chance to gain qualifications in Residential Childcare
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Perks
Enjoy benefits such as: ✅ Birthday day off ✅ Cycle-to-work scheme ✅ Monthly recognition awards ✅ High-street discount schemes ✅ Free online GP access via our app ✅ Financial & counselling advice through our app ✅ Casual dress policy ✅ Free meals on shift
The Home and the Children
Our home provides a warm, vibrant space for three lovely children with active, creative young spirits. Every day at work offers new ways to foster growth, fun and lasting memories — from school runs to learning adventures, music play sessions to sports!
You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating to deliver tailored, high-quality care that ensures every child thrives.
Ready to make a difference? Join a team that is driven to change children’s lives!
Applications subject to:
✔️ Enhanced DBS checks ✔️ Right-to-work verification ✔️ Reference checks
All costs covered by our team.
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