Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A children's care provider in Wakefield is seeking a Children's Residential Support Worker to provide nurturing and therapeutic care for young people. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a full UK driving licence, and have the right to work in the UK. This rewarding role involves supporting young people's education and socialisation. Salary ranges from £31,917 to £32,540 per annum with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 21 years old or above.
• Must hold right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support young people's domestic needs and education.
• Provide therapeutic care and support.
• Engage in fun activities and excursions.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Supportive

Job description

Job 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.

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.

Due to industry regulations and role requirements, applicants must :

• 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!