Senior Children’s Residential Care Worker

Company: Esland
Apply for the Senior Children's Residential Care Worker
Location: Old Weston
Job Description:

Description


Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued Senior children’s residential care worker and start a truly rewarding career!


Department: Residential


Location: The Mallards – Old Weston


Compensation: £38,554 per year


Hours and Pay


Hours: 173 hours per month, long shift working 8am-11pm (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.


Pay rate: a salary of £38,554 per year, based on a pay rate of £15.45 per hour and undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average. Opportunities to pick up extra shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate.


Essential Requirements


Full UK Driving Licence, Level 3 qualification in Child Care and at least 12 months experience of working in children’s residential care. Employees must be over 21 and have right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.


The role


The Mallards is a three‑bedroom children’s home, offering crisis intervention and trauma‑informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care, as well as taking part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests (e.g., cinema, swimming and sports, etc.).


We offer:



  • Routes for progression and the opportunity to undergo a qualification once employed.

  • BILD accredited, paid induction training.

  • Access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling.

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

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

  • A £500 bonus via our ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.


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. 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.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026