Children's Care Worker

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.

• 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

• 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 driving licence issued in the UK (essential)
• Applicants must have 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)
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential)

Pay rate: £38,475 – £40,815 per annum (includes opportunities to pick up extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rate).
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).

Benefits:

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home in the Peak District for free use
• Causal dress code
• Free food while 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
• Employee Assistance Program, online GP, healthcare, cashback, discounts and gift vouchers via the employee rewards app
• Monthly recognition awards

4 days on, 6 days off (with sleep nights). Service operates 365 days a year. Rotas given in advance. Temporary role to cover maternity leave, may lead to permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

Woodside Farm – Shifnal. Beautifully renovated property in the countryside, providing an excellent therapeutic setting. Uses trauma‑informed approach to support emotional healing and personal development for up to two young people at a time. Over a 12‑week placement, assessment strategy helps determine what is right for the young person.

Successful employment subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (costs covered by the company). All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met fairly. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory behaviour on grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

Apply today to become part of this highly valued team!

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