Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's support organization in Gainsborough is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to provide high-quality care to children. The ideal candidate is nurturing and patient, with a full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK. This role offers clear progression routes and various perks, including high street discounts and free meals on shift.

Benefits

High street discounts

Online GP

Financial advice & counselling

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress

Free meals on shift

Free access to Peak District holiday home

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Must be over 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children.
• Help with daily routines and plan activities.
• Act as a positive role model.

Skills

Nurturing

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Location: The Beeches – Gainsborough

Department: Residential

Compensation: £31,917 – £32,540 per year (£12.60 – £12.90 per hour)

Hours: 173 hours per month (typical shift pattern 2 days on, 4 days off with sleep‑ins)

Description

Make a real difference – join Esland as a Children’s Residential Support Worker. At Esland we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Help children thrive, create lasting memories, and build a rewarding career.

What we’re looking for

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

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Must be over 21 years old (industry regulations)

What you’ll do

• Provide high‑quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Help with daily routines and plan fun activities tailored to each child’s interests.
• Act as a positive role model, supporting children to achieve amazing outcomes.

Working at Esland

• Career growth: clear progression routes to Senior Support Worker and Management roles.
• Paid, BILD‑accredited induction and opportunities to gain Residential Childcare qualifications.
• Perks: high street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via company app; birthday day off; cycle‑to‑work scheme; monthly recognition awards; casual dress; free meals on shift; free access to our Peak District holiday home.

Home and Activities

Our home is a warm, welcoming space for three amazing children who enjoy staying active and creative. Daily activities include:

• Sports (basketball, football)
• Arts and crafts, nail painting
• Board games, movie nights, shopping trips
• Nature walks and hair appointments

(Employment subject to Enhanced DBS, right‑to‑work, and reference checks – costs covered by us).