Children's Adventure Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth care organization in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Children's Adventure Care Worker for a permanent, full-time position. The role involves providing therapeutic care and support to young people, creating a nurturing environment, and leading engaging outdoor activities. The ideal candidate should have experience in care or education and a genuine interest in youth development. Competitive salary is offered, with additional benefits including a day off for birthdays and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Day off for your birthday

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

Comprehensive training and support

Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience within care, education, mental health support, and/or youth activities is essential.
• Full right to work in the UK is essential.
• Must be aged 21 or above due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in a residential care setting.
• Plan and take part in exciting activities.
• Be a positive role model, building confidence and life skills.

Skills

Experience in a children's residential care home

Interest in outdoor and adventure activities

Driving licence issued in the UK

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Children's Adventure Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bly House - Burton-Upon-Trent

Compensation: £38,475 - £40,815 / year

Description

Be the stability a young person needs. Join Esland as a Children’s Adventure Care Worker and help shape brighter futures through care, intervention and activities.

Hours: 4 days on, 6 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas are given in advance.

Pay rate: £38,475 to £40,815 per annum. Includes opportunities to pick up extra shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate

Based in the suburbs of Burton-Upon-Trent, Bly House is a two-bed service that provides a truly transformative experience for young people who have experienced trauma and instability.

Over a 12 week placement, we offer young people security, support, and stabilisation in a nurturing and peaceful environment.

Every placement provides access to education and the opportunity to participate in an outdoor adventure programme.

This is all underpinned by our therapeutic assessment model, which helps us determine what support a young person needs and defines their next steps.

Key duties of a Children’s Adventure Care Worker:

We are looking for a nurturing and supportive person, who can give our children high levels of therapeutic care and help them to achieve amazing outcomes. In your role, you will:

• Support children and young people in a residential care setting
• Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can flourish
• Plan and take part in exciting activities—from outdoor adventures to creative projects
• Be a positive role model, helping build confidence, resilience, and life skills
• Work as part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice

What we can offer a Children's Adventure Care Worker:

We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer a number of benefits, incentives and inhouse support such as:

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• Comprehensive training and support
• A casual dress code
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays

Requirements for a Children's Adventure Care Worker:

• Experience in a children's residential care home (highly desirable)
• A level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (desirable)
• Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities (essential)
• A Full driving licence issued in the UK (essential)
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential)
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare (essential)
• A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities (essential)
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential)

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the costs).

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.75 to £13.75 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night)

**Terms and conditions apply

Apply today to become part of our highly valued team!