Children's Residential Support Worker

Children’s Residential Support Worker

Make a Real Difference – Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker!

Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Mappleton Lodge – Nottingham
Reporting To: Home Manager
Compensation: £31,917 – £32,540 / year (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.60 – £12.90 / hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Pay Rate: £31,917 – £32,540 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.60 – £12.90 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month – the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 3 days off, with sleep in’s (shifts may vary). Rotas provided in advance.

Work that Matters: We’re a 365‑day service because children need us every day.

What we’re looking for: A nurturing, patient, and resilient person who truly cares.

• Full UK driving licence.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

Why choose Esland?

Career Growth: Clear progression routes to Senior Support Worker and Management roles – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!

Training: Paid, BILD‑accredited induction and the chance to gain qualifications in Residential Childcare.

Perks:

• High street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via our company app.
• Birthday day off, cycle‑to‑work scheme, monthly recognition awards.
• Casual dress, free meals on shift, and even free access to our Peak District holiday home!

The home and what you’ll do:

Mappleton Lodge has three homes on one site and is a warm, welcoming space for five energetic children who love to stay active and creative. Here, you’ll help them enjoy activities such as:

• Walking in the peaks
• Playing football
• Fishing
• Going to skate parks, soft play and swimming

Every day brings new opportunities to create positive experiences and lasting memories.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high‑quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Every day is different – from helping with daily routines to planning fun activities tailored to the children’s interests.
• Most importantly, you’ll be a positive role model who helps them achieve amazing outcomes.

Ready to make a difference?

Join a team that’s passionate about changing children’s lives for the better. Apply today and start your journey with Esland!

(Employment subject to Enhanced DBS, right‑to‑work, and reference checks – costs covered by us).