Job Description

Senior Children's Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Little Owl House - Castle Donington

Compensation: £35,129 - £38,554 / year

🌟 Join Little Owls – Make a Real Difference as a Senior 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 Senior 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 out
Indoors: Baking, gaming, movies, Minecraft, and drama

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: £35,129 – £38,554 (based on £13.80–£15.45 + 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 residential childcare
• Have a level 3 qualification in childcare or equivalent

✨ Why Join Little Owls?

• 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 including your Level 5
• 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 Little Owls and be part of something extraordinary — where your work truly makes a difference every day.