Job Description

Description

Join Our Team as a Residential Children's Support Worker

Location: Preston

Salary: Up to 32,540 per annum



Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to support children in residential care to thrive and reach their full potential?



We're looking for compassionate, committed, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Residential Children's Support Workers in our 2 bed home in Preston. This is more than just a job -- it's a chance to be a positive role model and provide life-changing support to children who need it most.

What You'll Do:

Provide day-to-day care, emotional support, and guidance to children and young people. Create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. Support children in developing life skills, confidence, and independence. Work collaboratively with a team of professionals to deliver high-quality care. Work shifts, 2 days on (including sleeps) and 4 days off

Who We're Looking For:

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or a willingness to undergo this qualification once employed Experience in a children's home setting (highly desirable) Passion to help nurture young people Full, UK driving licence (essential) All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulation
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).

What You'll Get:

Fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People's Workforce qualification

Enrolment into the Esland pension scheme

248 hours annual leave per year

Extra shifts/overtime available at enhanced rates

Bank holidays paid at time and a half

Comprehensive, paid induction training

(accredited by the Bild Association of Certified Training)

Fantastic career development opportunities

- over 50 internal promotions last year!

Cycle to work scheme

500 'Refer a Friend' bonus

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress code

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Big-brand discounts via our E-Together employee benefits scheme

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Food available while on shift

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Free parking

A day off for your birthday

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Free access to a holiday home in the Peak District

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The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in a child's life

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children's and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.


This also includes our

Esland online school

accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised

Turning the Curve

education programme.


With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children

achieve their very best outcomes

, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.