Senior Children's Residential Care Worker
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Park Road - Sittingbourne
Compensation: GBP 36,900 / year
Description
Make a Lasting Impact - Become a Senior Residential Care Worker at Park Road
Are you ready to change a child's life for the better? At Esland, we believe every young person deserves a safe, loving environment to grow, heal, and thrive - and we're looking for compassionate individuals to help make that happen.
Join us at Park Road, a warm and welcoming three-bedroom children's home located just a stone's throw from the city centre. Our young residents are full of energy and personality - they love boxing, drama club, theme parks, and shopping trips into town. We're looking for someone just like you to help them feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive in a vibrant, activity-filled environment.
What You'll Do
* Provide high-quality care and emotional support in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting.
* Help children build brighter futures through consistency, compassion, and resilience.
* Work within a dedicated team in a 365-day service, with long shifts (8am-11pm) and sleep-in nights. Rotas are provided in advance.
What You'll Earn
* Annual salary: GBP 36,900 (based on GBP 15/hour and 8 sleep-ins per month; dependent on qualifications).
* Enhanced overtime rates and opportunities for extra shifts.
* A career filled with purpose, growth, and genuine impact.
What You'll Need
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Level 3 qualification in Child Care.
* At least 12 months' experience in children's residential care.
* Must be 21+ and eligible to work in the UK (we're unable to offer sponsorship).
Why Esland?
We're driven by one mission: changing children's lives for the better. At Nightingale, we offer crisis intervention and therapeutic care tailored to each child's needs - from swimming and cinema trips to sports and outdoor adventures.
When you join Esland, you'll also receive:
* BILD-accredited, paid induction training
* Career progression and qualification opportunities
* A day off for your birthday (on top of your holiday entitlement)
* Free access to our holiday home in the Peak District
* A company app with high street discounts, medical support, financial advice, and counselling
* A GBP 500 bonus through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme