Description
Create a meaningful difference in a child’s life!
Our mission is to offer safe, supportive, and nurturing homes for children who need them most—and we’re searching for dedicated, compassionate professionals to join us in our solo children's home in Mirfield.
As a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker, you’ll play a central role in delivering consistent, trauma-informed care to a child in a solo placement. You’ll lead by example, fostering an environment where they feel secure, respected, and empowered to grow. From everyday routines to emotional guidance, your contribution will be key to building trust and achieving positive outcomes.
We’re looking for an experienced individual who is ready to take the lead, embrace responsibility, and make a genuine impact—someone who shares our commitment to putting children first and wants to develop their career in a rewarding and purposeful role.
We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we invest in you—offering training, support, and opportunities to grow. When you join us, you’re not just taking a role; you’re joining a team that cares as much about your development as the children we support!
What we can offer a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:
We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer a number of benefits, incentives and inhouse. Our benefits include (but are not limited to):
* A competitive estimated annual salary up to £36,069*
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
* Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
* A casual dress code
* Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays**
* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
* Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback (through our employee rewards app)
* Free food on shift
* Monthly recognition awards
Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:
* A Level 3 (or above) Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent)
* A minimum of 12 months experience working in a children's home setting
* Supervisory experience
* Flexibility to work shift patterns including sleep ins (rota plan given in advance but likely to be 2 on 4 off)
* A full, UK driving licence
* All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations
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).
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.
*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.95 to £14.60 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night)
Apply today and become part of our highly valued team!
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.