Children\'s Residential Care Worker

Overview Department: ResidentialEmployment Type: Permanent – Full TimeLocation: Little Owl House – Castle DoningtonCompensation: £34,402 – £35,025 / yearDescriptionJoin Little Owls – 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 Little Owls 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, quiet residential area, Little Owls is a place where children thrive. Our young people enjoy a wide range of activities and hobbies, including:Outdoors & Experiences: Horse riding, museum visits, trips to parks, shopping, and meals outIndoors: Baking, gaming, movies, Minecraft, and dramaWe provide a safe, nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.Responsibilities 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 shiftsWhat You\’ll Need Full UK Driving LicenceMust be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)Experience in childcare or the wider care sector is requiredWhy Join Little Owls? Work in a home rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to quality careBe part of a supportive, professional teamMake a meaningful difference every single dayCareer development with clear routes for progression and opportunities to gain professional qualificationsBILD-accredited, paid induction training to ensure you feel confident and supportedExclusive staff benefits: access to a company app for discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counsellingA day off for your birthday, in addition to your holiday entitlementFree use of our holiday home in the Peak DistrictA £500 \’Refer a Friend\’ bonusJoin Little Owls and be part of something extraordinary — where your work truly makes a difference every day.

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