Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

Esland seeks a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to provide exceptional care and support to children in a residential setting. The role involves crisis intervention, therapeutic care, and planning engaging activities, all within a nurturing environment. With opportunities for progression and comprehensive training, you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives while advancing your career.

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 birthday

Free stay at a company holiday home

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children.
• Offer support to help children achieve positive outcomes.
• Engage children in recreational activities.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Job description

Department:

Residential

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

The Beeches [ESL]

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). Rota given 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 looking for nurturing and supportive individuals who can provide our children with high levels of care and help them 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 qualifications in Residential Childcare upon employment
• 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. Our 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. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other perceived differences.