Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland Group; Stoke-on-Trent; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

High street discounts

Online GP, financial advice &Couns

Birthday day off

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress

Free meals on shift

Descripción de la vacante

Esland Group in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Residential Support Worker to join our 24/7 children's homes. You will build trusting relationships with young people, support daily living tasks, and help them grow in a therapeutic, nurturing environment.

The role is based at Epworth House, with a shift pattern including sleep-ins and 173 hours per month. A full UK driving licence and right to work are essential, with opportunities to progress within the Residential Department.

Formación

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Aged 21 or above is required due to industry regulations.
• Values aligned with Esland, with a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Previous childcare or support worker experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Support young people with domestic needs and socialisation skills in a nurturing environment.
• Engage in educational activities and excursions to support personal growth.
• Work within a 365-day service with a focus on equality and safeguarding.
• Contribute to an educational plan and promote equal opportunities for all young people.

Conocimientos

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

21+ age requirement

Therapeutic approach

Descripción del empleo

Location: Epworth House - Stoke-on-Trent

Department: Residential

Location: Epworth House - Stoke-on-Trent

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

Description

Do you really want to make a positive impact on our young people's lives and help empower them to flourish and grow? Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within our supportive and nurturing homes? If so, we are looking for you to join our highly valued teams.

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 1 days on, 2 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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.