Job Description
Senior Children's Residential Care Worker
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Oakwood House - Derby
Compensation: £38,554 / year
🌟 Join Oakwood – Make a Real Difference as a Senior 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 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 residential area surrounded by fields, Oakwood is a place where children thrive. Our young people enjoy a mix of hobbies, including:
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Outdoors: Rollerblading, bowling, trips to parks
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Experiences: Cinema visits, VR experiences
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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
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Annual salary: £38,554 (based on £15.45/hour + 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
- Level 3 qualification in Child Care
- Minimum 12 months’ experience in children’s residential care
- Must be 21+ and have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
✨ 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
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Career development with clear routes for progression and opportunities to gain professional qualifications
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BILD-accredited, paid induction training to ensure you feel confident and supported
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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.
