Children's Adventure Care Worker

Esland Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care organization in the UK is seeking a Children's Adventure Care Worker to provide support to young people in a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include planning activities and being a positive role model. The ideal candidate will have experience in care and a Level 3 diploma in childcare. This role offers a competitive salary and additional perks. Join us to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Day off for your birthday

Access to holiday home

Free food while on shift

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a full UK driving license.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions is necessary.
• Age 21 or above is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support 8-to-18-year-olds in a residential care setting.
• Create a nurturing and fun environment for young people.
• Plan and take part in exciting outdoor and creative activities.

Skills

Experience in a children's residential care home

Experience within care, education, mental health support

Interest in outdoor and adventure activities

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Children's Adventure Care Worker

Company: Esland

Location: Bly House – Burton‑Upon‑Trent

Department: Residential

Compensation: £38,475 – £40,815 per year

Hours: 4 days on, 6 days off (with sleep nights). Service runs 365 days a year. Rotas are given in advance.

Be the stability a young person needs. Join Esland as a Children’s Adventure Care Worker and help shape brighter futures through care, intervention and activities. Bly House is a characterful family home based in the suburbs of Burton‑Upon‑Trent, providing an excellent setting for a therapeutic assessment home. Using a trauma‑informed approach, the team provides intervention care that supports emotional healing and personal development for up to two young people at a time.

Over a 12‑week placement, our assessment strategy helps us understand what is truly right for a young person and their needs. Every placement provides PACE principles, therapeutic care, access to education and the opportunity to participate in an outdoor adventure programme. The work and commitment of our teams helps us to determine what support a young person requires and defines their next steps.

Key Duties

• Support 8‑to‑18‑year‑olds in a residential care setting.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can flourish.
• Plan and take part in exciting activities—from outdoor adventures to creative projects.
• Be a positive role model, helping build confidence, resilience, and life skills.
• Work as part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice.

What We Offer

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement).
• Access to a holiday home in the Peak District, free for staff.
• Casual dress code.
• Free food while on shift.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association).
• Career development opportunities – over 100 internal promotions last year.
• Employee Assistance Program, online GP, healthcare, cashback, discounts and gift vouchers via employee rewards app.
• Monthly recognition awards.

Requirements

• Experience in a children's residential care home (highly desirable).
• A level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (desirable).
• Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities (essential).
• A full UK driving licence (essential).
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential).
• Values in line with Esland's therapeutic, person‑centred approach to childcare (essential).
• Keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities (essential).
• Age 21 or above (essential).

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (company covers 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.

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.75 to £13.75 per hour for days and £60 per sleep night.

**Terms and conditions apply.