Children's Residential Care Worker

Esland; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming children's lives through exceptional residential care. As a children's residential care worker, you will provide nurturing support and therapeutic care to young individuals, helping them achieve remarkable outcomes. This role offers a rewarding career with opportunities for professional development, including paid induction training and qualification routes. You'll be part of a dedicated team at a three-bedroom children's home, ensuring the highest quality of care while engaging children in enjoyable activities. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to a holiday home

Birthday day off

£500 bonus for referrals

Discounts via company app

Online medical support

Financial advice

Counseling services

Qualifications

• Applicants must be over 21 and possess a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Opportunity to undergo a qualification once employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children in a residential setting.
• Engage children in recreational activities tailored to their interests.

Skills

Nurturing and supportive skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare or social care

Tools

Company app for discounts and support

Job description

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Tigers Hall - Meopham

Compensation: £34,513 - £35,135 / year

Description:

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued children's residential care worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: 173 Hours per Month, Long shift working 8am-11pm (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: A salary of £34,512.60 to £35,135.40 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £13.85 to £14.15 per hour - depending on qualifications - and undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average). Opportunities to pick up extra shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate.

Essential requirements: Full UK Driving Licence

Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes. Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21 and have right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

The role:

Tigers Hall is a three-bedroom children’s home, offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care, as well as taking part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

1. We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to undergo a qualification once employed.
2. We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training.
3. You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling.
4. A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement).
5. Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
6. A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme.

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.

For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk