Department
Residential
Employment Type
Permanent – Full Time
Location
Oakwood House – Derby
Compensation
£34,402 – £35,025 / year
About the Role
Join Oakwood – Make a Real Difference as a Children’s Residential Care Worker!
Esland’s Oakwood Home, rated Good by Ofsted, is looking for a 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 surrounded by fields, Oakwood is a place where children thrive. Our young people enjoy a mix of hobbies, including:
- Outdoors: Rollerblading, bowling, trips to parks
- Experiences: Cinema visits, VR experiences
- Indoors: Baking, gaming, movies, chess, Pokémon cards, Minecraft, coding
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 (7:30 am–11 pm), including sleep‑in nights.
What You’ll Earn
- Annual salary: £34,402 – £35,025 (based on £13.45–£13.75 + 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
- Must be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
- Experience in childcare or the wider care sector is required.
Why Join Oakwood
- 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 Oakwood and be part of something extraordinary — where your work truly makes a difference every day.
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