- Salary
- £34k – £35k/yr
- Location
- Mappleton Lodge - Nottingham
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Children's Residential Care Worker
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Mappleton Lodge - Nottingham
Compensation: £34,402 - £35,025 / year
Description
🌟 Join Esland – Make a Real Difference as a Children’s Residential Care Worker! 🌟
Are you ready to transform young lives while building a career you can be proud of? Esland is looking for compassionate and committed Children’s Residential Care Workers to join our dedicated teams across our homes. Every day is filled with purpose, development, and the opportunity to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives.
Our homes are located in a variety of residential and semi-rural settings across the UK, providing safe, nurturing environments where children and young people are supported to thrive. Life at Esland is active, engaging, and centred around creating positive experiences.
Young people enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, including:
Outdoor experiences:
- Trips to parks, countryside walks, sports activities
- Rollerblading, cycling, bowling, and community outings
Experiences & days out:
- Cinema visits, leisure centres, virtual reality experiences
- Shopping trips, local attractions, and special events
Indoor activities:
- Baking and cooking
- Gaming, movies, and board games
- Arts and crafts, puzzles, chess
- Coding, creative play, and hobbies tailored to individual interests
We provide a structured, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
🕒 What You’ll Do
- Deliver high-quality care and emotional support, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- Build positive, trusting relationships through consistency, empathy, and resilience
- Work as part of a professional team in a 365-day service, following structured rotas and long shifts (7:30am–11pm), including sleep-in duties
💰 What You’ll Earn
- Annual salary: £34,402 – £35,025 (based on £13.45–£13.75 per hour + 8 sleep-ins per month, dependent on qualifications)
- Pay rate effective from 1st April 2026
- Opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and additional shifts
✅ What You’ll Need
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Aged 21+ with the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
- Previous experience in childcare or the wider care sector
✨ Why Join Esland?
- Work within homes rated Good or better by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care
- Supportive, professional teams who value your contribution
- Clear career progression pathways and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
- BILD-accredited, paid induction training to help you feel confident and supported from day one
- Exclusive staff benefits including discounts, online GP services, financial advice, and counselling
- A day off for your birthday, in addition to your annual leave
- Free use of our holiday home in the Peak District
- £500 Refer a Friend bonus
Join Esland and be part of something truly meaningful — where your work changes lives every single day. 💙
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