Children's Residential Care Worker

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

Job summary

Join Esland as a Children's Residential Support Worker and make a meaningful difference in children's lives. This full-time position involves caring for young individuals in a therapeutic setting, offering opportunities for career progression and professional development. With favorable benefits and a supportive work environment, you can play a crucial role in providing essential care and support.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles.

Paid induction training.

Access to company app with high street discounts.

Additional day off for your birthday.

Free stay at company holiday home.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care for children in need.
• Engage in recreational activities tailored to young people's interests.
• Promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Caregiving

Job description

Department:

Residential

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Little Owl House - Castle Donnington

Reporting To:

Home Manager

Compensation:

£31,917 - £32,540 / year

Description

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

Pay rate:

£31,917 - £32,540 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 an 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). Rotas are provided in advance. We operate a 365-day service 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 seeking 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 to undertake qualifications in Residential Childcare once employed
• 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 company holiday home in the Peak District

The Role:

Our homes provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Young people participate in recreational activities tailored to their interests, such as cinema, swimming, and sports.

Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure, right to work, and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (costs covered by the company).

All young people are entitled to fair and balanced care. Employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities and challenging discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.