Esland
Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
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Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
Department: Residential
Location: Hickory House - Sheffield
Compensation: £35,848 - £38,028 / year (£13.80–£14.85/hour, plus £60/sleep night)
About the Role
Do you truly want to make a positive impact on young lives and empower them to thrive? If you can build trusting, nurturing relationships within residential care, we’re looking for you to join our highly valued team!
Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better through specialised, expert care in a compassionate and supportive environment.
Job Description
Hours:
- Full-time, 2 days on / 4 days off (balanced rota)
- 365-day service (service operates continuously, with advanced rota planning)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outstanding childcare and therapeutic support to young people in a residential therapeutic setting
- Create a homely, nurturing environment that fosters personalised growth and development
- Fight daily operational tasks (domestic care, education planning, social interaction support)
- Help young people excel through personalised education plans and enriching experiences (excursions, activities)
- Work closely in a team-focused approach with mentors and managers
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Opportunities:
- Overtime available at enhanced rates
About the Home
Our dual-home setting in Sheffield provides a warm, homely environment for two young people requiring therapeutic placements.
Key features include:
- Dedicated educational provisions on-site—tailored to support each individual’s potential
- Emphasis on socialisation skills, enrichment activities and forming supportive peer relationships
Benefits for You
We value our teams’ dedication and want to reward it! Benefits include:
- A day off for your birthday (in addition to your paid holiday entitlement)
- Progression routes—qualification support opportunities upon joining
- BILD-accredited, paid induction training
- Company app with discounts, free online medical advice, financial advice & counselling services
Key Requirements
Essential: ✔ 12+ months experience in a Children’s Residential Care Home ✔ Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) ✔ In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice ✔ Full UK driving licence ✔ Must have unrestricted right-to-work status in the UK ✔ Therapeutic, person-centred values—aligned with Esland’s approaches ✔ Minimum age: 21 years old
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** HRPS Compliance:** ✔ Satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure Check (fees covered by employer) ✔ Right-to-work and reference checks (mandatory)
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Safety
At Esland, every young person deserves equitable support. Our staff are responsible for upholding and challenging inclusive practices to ensure respect and fairness for all based on:
- Age
- Race & religion
- Disability
- Gender & sexual orientation
- Any perceived difference
Starting pay (temporary until 01.04.2026):
£12.95–£14.00/hour (on rota/on-call basis)
Time to change lives—apply today!
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