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Senior Children's Residential Care Worker

Posted February 04, 2026
Permanent - Full Time £38,554 / year

Job Overview


🌟 Join The Retreat– Make a Real Difference as a Senior Residential Care Worker! 🌟


Are you ready to transform young lives while building a career you can be proud of? Esland’s The Retreat Home, rated Good by Ofsted, is looking for a Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker to join our passionate, dedicated team. Every day here is full of purpose, growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Nestled in a peaceful residential area , The Retreat is a place where children thrive. Our young person enjoys a mix of hobbies, including:
  • Outdoors & Experiences: trips to parks, shopping, trampolining meals out and clubs
  • Indoors: cooking, movie nights & gaming. 
We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
🕒 What You’ll Do
  • Deliver high-quality care and emotional support to children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Inspire brighter futures with consistency, compassion, and resilience.
  • Be part of a dedicated team in a 365-day service, with structured rotas and long shifts (7.30am–11pm), including sleep-in nights.
💰 What You’ll Earn
  • Annual salary: £38,554 (based on £15.45/hour + 8 sleep-ins/month; dependent on qualifications)  (Pay rate effective from 1st April 2026)
  • Opportunity for additional earnings through enhanced overtime and extra shifts

✅ What You’ll Need
  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Level 3 qualification in Child Care

  • Minimum 12 months’ experience in children’s residential care

  • Must be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
✨ Why Join The Retreat?
  • Work in a home rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to quality care
  • Be part of a supportive, professional team
  • Make a meaningful difference every single day
  • Career development with clear routes for progression and opportunities to gain professional qualifications
  • BILD-accredited, paid induction training to ensure you feel confident and supported
  • Exclusive staff benefits: access to a company app for discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
  • A day off for your birthday, in addition to your holiday entitlement
  • Free use of our holiday home in the Peak District
  • A £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus

Join The Retreat and be part of something extraordinary — where your work truly makes a difference every day.

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