Children's Residential Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; London, Sidcup; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as children's residential care workers. In this rewarding role, you will provide nurturing support to children in a residential home, helping them achieve remarkable outcomes through tailored care and engaging activities. The position offers a permanent, full-time contract with opportunities for progression and professional development. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values your contributions and provides essential training, as well as perks like a birthday day off and access to a holiday home. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Company app for discounts and support

Day off for your birthday

Access to holiday home in the Peak District

£500 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Candidates must be over 21 and have the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in childcare or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children in a residential setting.
• Engage children in recreational activities tailored to their interests.
• Support children's emotional and psychological well-being.

Skills

Nurturing and supportive skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Crisis intervention skills

Trauma-informed care knowledge

Education

Relevant qualification in childcare or social care

Job description

Children's Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hadlow House - Sidcup

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 the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

The role:

Hadlow House is a five-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.

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to undergo a qualification 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.
• 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 £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