Children's Care Worker

Children's Adventure Care Worker – Esland

Location:

Bly House – Burton-Upon-Trent

Department:
Residential

Salary: £38,475 – £40,815 per year

Hours:

4 days on, 6 days off (with sleep nights). Service operates 365 days a year; rosters given in advance.

Be the stability a young person needs. Join Esland as a Children’s Adventure Care Worker and help shape brighter futures through care, intervention and activities.

Bly House is a characterful family home based in the suburbs of Burton-Upon-Trent, providing an excellent setting for a therapeutic assessment home. Using a trauma-informed approach, the team provides intervention care that supports emotional healing and personal development for up to two young people at a time.

Over a 12‑week placement, our assessment strategy helps us understand what is truly right for a young person and their needs.

Every placement provides PACE principles, therapeutic care, access to education and the opportunity to participate in an outdoor adventure programme. The work and commitment of our teams helps us determine what support a young person requires and defines their next steps.

• Support 8 to 18‑year‑olds in a residential care setting.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can flourish.
• Plan and take part in exciting activities—from outdoor adventures to creative projects.
• Be a positive role model, helping build confidence, resilience, and life skills.
• Work as part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice.

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement).
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District (stay for free on the company).
• Casual dress code.
• Free food while you are on shift.
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association).
• Career development opportunities – over 100 internal promotions last year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app).
• Monthly recognition awards.

• Experience in a children's residential care home (highly desirable).
• A level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (desirable).
• Experience with in care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities (essential).
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

Full right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential).

Values in line with Esland’s, such as taking a therapeutic, person‑centred approach to childcare (essential).

A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities (essential).

Applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential).

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).

* Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.75 to £13.75 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep‑nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).

** Terms and conditions apply.

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.

Apply today to become part of our highly valued team!