Children's Adventure Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization is seeking a Children's Adventure Care Worker to provide therapeutic support to young people aged 8 to 18 at Woodside Farm in Shifnal. This role is temporary but may lead to permanent employment for the right candidate. Responsibilities include creating a nurturing environment and leading outdoor activities. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,475 - £40,815 annually and various perks including a day off for your birthday and free shifts meals.

Benefits

Day off for your birthday

Free stay at holiday home in Peak District

Free food during shifts

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential care home is highly desirable.
• A full driving licence issued in the UK is essential.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support 8 to 18 year olds in a residential care setting.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children.
• Plan and participate in outdoor and creative activities.

Skills

Experience in a children's residential care home

Experience within care, education, mental health support

A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities

Education

A level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Children's Adventure Care Worker

Department: Assessments

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Woodside Farm - Shifnal

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.

This is a temporary role to cover maternity leave, but may lead to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate

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

Woodside Farm is a beautifully renovated property based in the countryside outside Shifnal, providing an excellent setting for a therapeutic assessment home. Using a trauma-informed approach, the team provides intervention care that supports emotional healing and personal development for up to two young people at a time.

Over a 12 week placement, our assessment strategy helps us understand what is truly right for a young person and their needs.

Every placement provides PACE principles, therapeutic care, access to education and the opportunity to participate in an outdoor adventure programme.

The work and commitment of our teams helps us to determine what support a young person requires 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 8 to 18 year olds 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. Our benefits include (but are not limited to):

• 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!
• A casual dress code
• Free food while you are on shift
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays**
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
• Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)
• Monthly recognition awards

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!