Children's Residential Care Worker

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

Job summary

Esland is seeking a compassionate children's residential care worker for their Brick Lane home in Wellingborough. This rewarding role involves providing therapeutic care and supporting young people's activities while ensuring a nurturing environment. Career progression and qualification opportunities are available.

Benefits

BILD accredited paid induction training

Access to a company app for discounts and support

Birthday off in addition to holiday entitlement

Access to a free holiday home in the Peak District

£500 bonus through 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Must be over 21 years old and have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality residential care to children.
• Support children with activities tailored to their interests.
• Undertake nurturing and therapeutic care.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

High level of care

Job description

Department: Residential

Location: Brick Lane - Wellingborough

Compensation: £31,918 - £32,540 / year

Description: Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? Become a highly valued children's residential care worker and start a rewarding career!

Hours: 173 hours per month, long shift working 8am-11pm (with sleep nights). We operate 365 days a year due to the nature of our work. Rota will be provided in advance.

Pay rate: Salary of £31,917.6 to £32,540.4 per year, depending on qualifications (based on £12.60 to £12.90 per hour and undertaking 8 sleep shifts per month on average). Opportunities to pick up extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rate.

Essential requirements: Full UK Driving Licence

Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We seek nurturing and supportive individuals who can deliver high levels of care and help children achieve positive outcomes. Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21 and have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship cannot be provided.

The role: Brick Lane is a three-bedroom children’s home offering crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive high-quality residential care and participate in recreational activities tailored to their interests, such as cinema, swimming, and sports.

• Opportunities for career progression and to undertake qualifications once employed
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement)
• Access to a free holiday home in the Peak District
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Successful employment requires satisfactory enhanced disclosure, right to work, and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices, which the company will cover. All employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities and challenging discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other perceived differences.

For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk