Compensation:
£34,402 - £35,025 / year
Department:
Residential
Location:
Little Owl House - Castle Donington
Description
🌟 Join Little Owls – 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’s Little Owls Home, rated Good by Ofsted, is looking for a Children’s Residential Care Worker to join our passionate, dedicated team. Every day here is full of purpose, growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
Nestled in a peaceful, quiet residential area, Little Owls is a place where children thrive. Our young people enjoy a wide range of activities and hobbies, including:
* Outdoors & Experiences: Horse riding, museum visits, trips to parks, shopping, and meals out
* Indoors: Baking, gaming, movies, Minecraft, and drama
We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.
What You’ll Do
* Deliver high-quality care and emotional support to children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
* Inspire brighter futures with consistency, compassion, and resilience.
* Be part of a dedicated team in a 365‑day service, with structured rotas and long shifts (7.30am–11pm), including sleep‑in nights.
What You’ll Earn
* Annual salary: £34,402 – £35,025 (based on £13.45–£13.75 + 8 sleep‑ins/month; dependent on qualifications) (Pay rate effective from 1st April 2026)
* Opportunity for additional earnings through enhanced overtime and extra shifts
What You’ll Need
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Must be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
* Experience in childcare or the wider care sector is required
Why Join Little Owls?
* Work in a home rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to quality care
* Be part of a supportive, professional team
* Make a meaningful difference every single day
* Career development with clear routes for progression and opportunities to gain professional qualifications
* BILD-accredited, paid induction training to ensure you feel confident and supported
* Exclusive staff benefits: access to a company app for discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
* A day off for your birthday, in addition to your holiday entitlement
* Free use of our holiday home in the Peak District
* £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
Join Little Owls and be part of something extraordinary — where your work truly makes a difference every day.
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