Children’s Residential Support Worker

Esland is recruiting a full-time Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team at Birch House in Gainsborough, supporting young people within a comprehensive residential care service that operates 365 days a year.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated residential support worker to provide hands-on care and supervision in our Birch House residential setting in Gainsborough. This is a full-time, shift-based position working a rota of 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep-in shifts included, totalling 173 hours per month. Your shifts will be planned and communicated well in advance. The salary for this role is £32,242 to £32,865 per annum, calculated on 6 sleep-in nights per month at an hourly rate of £13.45 to £13.75. We also offer opportunities to undertake overtime at an enhanced rate for those interested in additional hours. As a 365-day service, this role is vital to ensuring young people receive consistent, continuous support throughout the year.

Core Duties

• Provide day-to-day residential supervision, personal care, and practical support
• Support young people with daily routines, meals, homework assistance, and leisure activities
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, welcoming residential environment
• Build trusting relationships and offer emotional support to young people in your care
• Maintain comprehensive records and share relevant information with the residential team
• Implement individualised care plans and respond sensitively to safeguarding concerns
• Contribute to an atmosphere where young people feel secure, valued, and supported in their development

Requirements

• Relevant experience working with children or young people in a residential, educational, or care setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a cohesive residential team
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and duty of care principles
• Flexibility and reliability to work variable shift patterns including sleep-in placements
• Resilience, patience, and genuine commitment to supporting young people's wellbeing and independence
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

About the Company

Esland operates residential services for young people, with Birch House in Gainsborough forming an important part of our provision. We are committed to delivering continuous, high-quality residential care every day of the year, recognising that young people benefit from stable, consistent, and nurturing placements.

Next Steps

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