Children's Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Location: Oakwood House - Derby

Compensation: £34,402 - £35,025 / year

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.

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