Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland; Retford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider is seeking a passionate Children's Residential Support Worker in Retford to make a significant impact in children's lives. This full-time role involves providing nurturing care and partaking in recreational activities, with excellent progression opportunities and training.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression into Senior Support Worker/Management roles

Paid induction training

Access to discounts and online medical support

An additional day off for your birthday

Free stay at company holiday home

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Must be over 21 due to industry regulations.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children.
• Participate in recreational activities with young people.
• Support children in achieving positive outcomes.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Trauma-informed care

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Department: Residential

Location: Dorma Cottage - Retford

Compensation: £32,638 - £33,260 / year

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: £32,638 - £33,260 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 license
• 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 to undertake qualifications in Residential Childcare
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counseling
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Free stay at a company holiday home in the Peak District

The Role:

Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Our young people participate in recreational activities like cinema visits, swimming, and sports tailored to their interests.

Employment is subject to satisfactory full enhanced disclosure, right to work, and reference checks, all covered by the company.

We promote equal opportunities and expect all employees to challenge discrimination and uphold inclusive practices.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services