Children's Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in East Midlands is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker. This role involves providing therapeutic care and engaging young people in meaningful activities. The ideal candidate will have a nurturing demeanor and a full UK driving licence, ensuring high-quality support for children in need. The role offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits, including career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Routes for progression into management roles

Paid induction training

Access to a company app with discounts

Additional day off for birthday

Access to a holiday home

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.
• The right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed therapeutic care.
• Engage young people in recreational activities tailored to interests.
• Support and encourage high levels of care.

Skills

Nurturing and supportive demeanor

Full UK driving licence

Ability to engage in recreational activities

Job description

Children\'s Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: The Retreat - Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Reporting To: Home Manager

Compensation: £31,917 - £32,540 / year

Overview

Description: Do you want to make a difference to 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 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). Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

Responsibilities

• Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care.
• Our young people receive the highest quality residential care and take part in recreational activities tailored to the child\'s interests (e.g., cinema, swimming and sports).

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes. Esland are driven to changing children\'s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

Benefits

• Routes for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles and the opportunity to undergo qualifications in Residential Childcare once employed
• 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
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Access to a holiday home in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company

The Role

Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care and take part in recreational activities tailored to the child\'s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

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.