Children's Residential Care Worker

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

Job summary

Esland is seeking a Children's Residential Care Worker to provide nurturing and supportive care to children in a residential setting. This full-time role involves engaging in recreational activities and ensuring a safe environment for children to achieve positive outcomes. With opportunities for progression and comprehensive training, this position offers a rewarding career in the Individual and Family Services sector.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles

BILD accredited, paid induction training

Access to a company app offering discounts and support

An additional day off for your birthday

Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Must be over 21 due to industry regulations.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care and support to children.
• Engage in recreational activities tailored to each child's interests.
• Ensure crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Job description

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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!

Department: Residential

Location: Wisteria Hall - Grantham

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-ins (shifts may vary). Rota given in advance. We operate 365 days a year due to the nature of our work.

Essential requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations

We are looking for nurturing and supportive individuals who can provide high levels of care and help our children achieve positive outcomes.

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

Benefits:

• Opportunities for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles and qualifications in Residential Childcare
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District through the company

The Role:

Our homes provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. We offer recreational activities tailored to each child's interests, such as cinema, swimming, and sports.

Employment is subject to satisfactory checks including a Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work, and references, with costs covered by the company.

All young people are entitled to fair and balanced care. Esland promotes equal opportunities and challenges discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services