Children's Residential Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Long Buckby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

BILD accredited induction training

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd in Hillview, Long Buckby, is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to provide high-quality care in a two-bedroom home.

The role involves trauma-informed therapeutic care for residents, with long shifts and sleep nights. Fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, with potential for permanent placement and overtime opportunities. Salary range: £33,682–£34,305 per year.

Qualifications

• Must have Full UK Driving Licence.
• Over 21 years or older per industry regulations.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children in a residential setting.
• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic care to residents.
• Support recreational activities tailored to each child’s interests.
• Participate in ongoing training and qualification programs.
• Assist with 8 sleep shifts per month and long shift pattern as required.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Children's Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Hillview - Long Buckby

Compensation: £33,682 - £34,305 / 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.

Contract: fixed term to cover maternity leave (with potential for a permanent contract at the end of the fixed term)

Pay rate: A salary of £33,682 to £34,305 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £13.45 to £13.75 per hour - depending on qualifications - and undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average). Opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate available

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:

Hillview is a two-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.

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity 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 advise and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• 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