Children's Residential Care Worker

Esland Group; Sandy; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction training

Birthday day off

Refer a friend £500 bonus

Company app with discounts

Peak District holiday home access

Job summary

Esland Group in Dove Cottage, Sandy, seeks a dedicated children's residential care worker to make a real difference in young lives. You will provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed care in a three-bedroom home, supporting activities and development.

Applicants must be over 21, have full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK. Benefits include paid induction training, a £500 refer-a-friend bonus, a company app with discounts, a birthday day off, and access to a Peak District

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience in children's residential care preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality of opportunity.
• Willingness to work long shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed residential care for children.
• Support young people with daily routines, education support and personal development.
• Plan and supervise recreational and therapeutic activities to promote well-being.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Childcare experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

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!

Department: Residential

Location: Dove Cottage - Sandy

Compensation: £34,402 - £35,025 / 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 £34,402 to £35,025 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

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: Dove Cottage is a three-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)
• 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