Location: The Retreat - Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Department: Residential
Compensation: £34,402 - £35,025 / year
Job Description
Join The Retreat – 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 Solo home The Retreat, 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 residential area, The Retreat is a place where children thrive. Our young person enjoys a mix of hobbies, including:
* Outdoors & Experiences: trips to parks, shopping, trampolining meals out and clubs
* Indoors: cooking, movie nights & gaming.
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 The Retreat House?
* 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 The Retreat and be part of something extraordinary — where your work truly makes a difference every day.
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