Children's Residential Care Worker

Job description

🌟 **Join Oakwood – 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 Oakwood Home**, 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 surrounded by fields, Oakwood is a place where children thrive. Our young people enjoy a mix of **hobbies**, including: - **Outdoors:** Rollerblading, bowling, trips to parks - **Experiences:** Cinema visits, VR experiences - **Indoors:** Baking, gaming, movies, chess, Pokémon cards, Minecraft, coding We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. 🕒 **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 Oakwood?** - 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 - A **£500 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus** Join Oakwood and be part of something extraordinary — where your work truly makes a difference every day.