Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support WorkerDepartment: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: The Old School House - Whaley Bridge

Compensation: £35,848 - £38,028 / year

DescriptionDo you really want to make a positive impact on our young people's lives and help empower them to flourish and grow? Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within our supportive and nurturing homes? If so, we are looking for you to join our highly valued teams. Don't delay! Apply today to start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: Full time, 2 days on 4 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: £13.80 to £14.85 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £35,848.00 to £38,028.00 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Esland are driven to changing children's' lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

What we are looking for: We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can provide outstanding childcare and support our young people to achieve amazing outcomes. Our beautiful home in Whaley Bridge is a group home that offers a comfortable and homely setting for our young people who need therapeutic placements. Our teams support their young people with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together. We support with their hobbies and interests which include horse riding, go karting and playing pool.

What we can offer a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded:

Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!

A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)

We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed

We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training

You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling

Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:

A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice

A Full driving licence issued in the UK

Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions

Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare

Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs). All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

* current pay rate is £12.95 to £14.00 until 01.04.2026

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Buxworth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English