Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A children's support organization is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker in Wakefield. The role involves providing therapeutic care to young people and supporting their domestic needs. Ideal candidates will be nurturing with a strong understanding of care. The position offers a competitive annual salary of £31,918 - £32,540 with progression opportunities and various benefits such as paid training and access to discounts.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to high street discounts

Birthday day off

Holiday home access

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Be 21 years old or above.
• Hold right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Hold a full, UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of therapeutic care to children.
• Support children in achieving amazing outcomes.
• Engage in domestic needs, education, and socialization.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Supportive attitude

Job description

Department: Residential

Location: Conifers - Wakefield

Compensation: £31,918 - £32,540 / year

Overview

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: 2 days on, 4 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: £31,917 to £32,540 per annum* (depending on qualification) with opportunities to pick up overtime at an enhanced rate.

Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing the best-in-class specialist services.

Our Wakefield home is a solo service that offers a smaller setting for young people who need therapeutic placements.

Our team support their young person with all of their domestic needs, education and socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

Our dedicated teams use their skills and training to ensure a high level of therapeutic support is provided.

What we can offer

• Routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• Access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• An employee assistance program that includes access to a 24/7 online GP, online counselling, high street discounts and gift vouchers
• Much more!

What we are looking for

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of therapeutic care and help them to achieve amazing outcomes. Our ideal candidate will have high levels of empathy and resilience, and will have a great understanding of supporting children in care.

Required qualifications

• Be 21 years old or above
• Hold right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• Hold a full, UK driving licence

Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

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

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.60 to £12.90 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 8 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).

If this sounds like the ideal role for you then apply today!