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Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Posted November 18, 2025
Permanent - Full Time £32,644 - £34,824 / year

Job Overview

Make a real difference - Join us as a Senior 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 start a truly rewarding career where you’ll make a lasting impact.

Pay rate: £32,644 - £34,824 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.95 - £14.00 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.
  
Hours: 173 hours per month - the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 3 days off, with sleep in’s (shifts may vary). Rotas provided in advance.

Work that matters: We’re a 365-day service because children need us every day.

What we're looking for:

A nurturing, patient, and resilient person who truly cares.

Essential requirements: 
  • Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification and experience of working in Children’s Residential Care. 
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • The right to work in the UK.
  • Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

Why choose Esland?

Career growth: Opportunities to progress into management roles - we had over 100 internal promotions last year!

Training: Paid, BILD-accredited induction and the chance to gain further qualifications in Residential Childcare.

Perks:
  • High street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via our company app.
  • Birthday day off, cycle-to-work scheme, monthly recognition awards.
  • Casual dress, free meals on shift, and even free access to our Peak District holiday home!

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