Esland
Children's Residential Support Worker
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Children’s Residential Support Worker – Dorma Cottage, Retford
Department: Residential Location: Dorma Cottage - Retford Compensation: £32,242 - £32,865 / year (Pay rate: £32,242.00 - £32,865 per annum, £13.45 - £13.75/hour. Overtime available at enhanced rate)
Make a Real Difference
Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker at Esland. We believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment—success comes from ensuring resilience, confidence, and happiness are all cultivated.
About the Role
Hours: 173 hours per month (rotas provided) Shift pattern: Typically 2 days on, 4 days off, including sleep-ins at Dorma Cottage. Our service is 365 days, as children need support every day.
A nurturing, patient, and resilient person is needed to join our passionate team. Will you step up?
Key Responsibilities
- Provide caring and emotional support to children in a safe, stimulating and nurturing home.
- Be an active, positive role model, promoting education and emotional well-being.
- Plan and facilitate fun, diverse activities that enrich the children’s experiences (e.g., trips, creative pursuits, daily routines).
- Collaborate with a supportive team to maximise the children’s successes.
- Manage the children during sleep-ins, ensuring stability and continuity of care.
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Requirements
Essential:
✅ Must hold a full valid UK driving licence. ✅ Legally entitled to work in the UK. ✅ Aged at least 21 (due to DBS regulations).
Employment is subject to:*
- Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Esland)
- Right-to-work verification
- Reference and workplace checks
What We Offer
Career Growth & Development
📈 Clear progression to Senior Support Worker or Management roles (See our 100+ internal promotions last year!) ✏️ Full support to qualify in Paid BILD-accredited Residential Childcare.
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Perks & Support
🎉 Birthday day off 🚲 Cycle-to-work scheme 🏆 Monthly recognition awards 🛍️ High street discounts ☁️ Onsite GP & mental wellness support via our company app 🆚 Financial & counselling services available
👕 Casual dress code 🍽️ Free meals on shift
Why this Role is Special
Living at Dorma Cottage, you’ll be part of a dynamic home where two wonderful, expressive children thrive. Every day brings opportunities—whether it’s:
- Bringing creative energy to fun plans.
- Supporting challenging routines daily.
- Travelling local for exciting day trips.
You deserve to feel proud of the difference you make—where every child leaves knowing they’re loved.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a rewarding journey with Esland.
Ready to join and lead? Apply today and begin changing lives for the better!
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