Children's Residential Care Worker

Esland; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service in Sittingbourne is seeking a children's residential care worker to provide high-quality care and support to young people. This rewarding role involves engaging children in various activities and ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence, be over 21, and have the right to work in the UK. Competitive salary and bonuses are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to a holiday home

£500 bonus for referrals

Birthday off

Discounts via company app

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Over 21 years old.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children.
• Engage children in recreational activities.
• Participate in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Communication

Job description

Overview

Department: Residential

Location: The Moorings - Sittingbourne

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

The role

Park Road 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).

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to undertake 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