Children's Residential Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's support services organization in Grantham is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker. This permanent full-time role involves providing nurturing care and therapeutic support to children in crisis. Successful candidates will engage children in tailored recreational activities and ensure their needs are met equitably. Must be over 21 and hold a full UK driving licence. The position offers training and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Routes for progression in career

BILD accredited induction training

Access to company app for discounts and support

Additional day off for birthday

Access to holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Industry regulations require applicants to be over 21.
• Successful employment is subject to satisfactory checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic care to children.
• Engage children in recreational activities tailored to their interests.
• Promote equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory behavior.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Nurturing support skills

Trauma-informed care knowledge

Job description

Overview

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bracken Lodge - Grantham

Reporting To: Home Manager

Compensation: £31,918 - £32,540 / year

Pay rate: £31,917.6 - £32,540.4 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.60 - £12.90 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in’s (shifts may vary). Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

Responsibilities

Description: Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Become a highly valued Children\'s Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Role: Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care and take part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

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.

Essential requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

Qualifications and requirements

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).

Boilerplate/Background: We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes. Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

Benefits

• We offer routes for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles and the opportunity to undergo qualifications in Residential Childcare once employed
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Access to a holiday home in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!