Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland; Congleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High street discounts

Online GP & counselling

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress

Free meals on shift

Job summary

Esland are looking for nurturing and supportive people to join our Residential team in Congleton. The role involves caring for young people, supporting domestic needs, and helping them participate in activities and education plans to reach their full potential.

A full UK driving licence is required, you must have the right to work in the UK, and you will undergo enhanced disclosure checks. Training is provided, with opportunities for progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK without restrictions
• Values aligned with Esland; therapeutic, person-centred childcare

Responsibilities

• Care for young people in a nurturing and therapeutic home environment
• Support domestic needs and socialisation, facilitate activities and excursions
• Contribute to education plans to help young people reach their potential
• Comply with safeguarding, recruitment, and equality policies

Job description

Department: Residential

Location: Brunswick - Congleton

Compensation: £32,242 - £32,865 / year

Salary: £32,242.00 to £35,745.00 per annum. (including 6 - 10 sleeps per month paid at £60 per sleep and an hourly rate of £13.45 to £13.75 per hour (depending on qualification).Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in’s. Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

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 the best quality care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes!

Essential requirements for a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above
• Previous childcare or support worker experience is advantageous but not essential

The role:

Our beautiful home in Congleton offers a nurturing and therapeutic environment for our young people. Our team supports them with all of their domestic needs and socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together. We can offer educational places in our schools where our young people can engage in a more personalised education plan to help them turn the curve and reach their full potential.

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

Why choose Esland?

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication!

Career growth:

Clear progression routes to Senior Support Worker and Management roles - we had over 100 internal promotions last year!

Training:

Paid, BILD-accredited induction and the chance to gain qualifications in Residential Childcare

Perks:

• High street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via our company app.
• Birthday day off, cycle-to-work scheme, monthly recognition awards.
• Casual dress, free meals on shift.