Children's Adventure Care Worker

Esland Care; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative care provider in the UK seeks a Children's Adventure Care Worker to support and nurture young people's emotional development through therapeutic care and activities. This temporary position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care and a passion for outdoor activities. The role offers the potential for permanent placement based on performance and dedication.

Benefits

A day off for your birthday

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

Free food while on shift

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Full driving licence issued in the UK is essential.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Must be aged 21 or above due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Help shape brighter futures through care and intervention.
• Support emotional healing and personal development for young people.
• Provide therapeutic assessment and intervention care.

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

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 extra 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.

Qualifications

• 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!

Benefits

• 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