Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

Esland is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to deliver nurturing and therapeutic care to children in our Melton Mowbray home. You will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of young people while enjoying benefits like paid training and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression into senior roles

BILD accredited, paid induction training

Access to discounts and medical support via company app

Additional day off for your birthday

Free holiday stays at company-owned home in Peak District

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children.
• Engage young people in recreational activities.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Caring

Job description

Department: Residential

Location: The Brambles - Melton Mowbray

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 Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Pay rate: £31,917.6 - £32,540.4 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 365 days a year 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 high levels of care and help our children 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
• 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 holiday stays at a company-owned holiday home in the Peak District

The Role:

Our homes provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Young people engage in recreational activities such as cinema visits, swimming, and sports, tailored to their interests.

Successful employment is contingent upon 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 differences.