Childrens Residential Care Worker

Esland; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Progression routes and Level 4/5

BILD accredited induction training

Employee discounts via company app

Job summary

Esland is hiring a Residential Childcare Support Worker for our home in Shifnal, caring for up to 4 young people in a nurturing, therapeutic environment.

You will build trusted relationships, support daily living, education plans where possible, and promote equal opportunities. Role includes sleep-in duties, driving licence requirement, and references checks. DBS/Enhanced Disclosure required; salary £32,242–£32,865 per year.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above.
• Previous childcare or support work experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support up to 4 young people in a nurturing, therapeutic home.
• Assist with domestic needs, socialisation, and activities.
• Provide personalised education plans where possible.
• Employment subject to enhanced disclosure and checks.
• Promote equal opportunities and non-discrimination.

Skills

Driving licence UK

Right to work in UK

Therapeutic approach to childcare

21+ age requirement

Childcare experience advantageous

Job description

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.

Department

Residential

Location

Villa Farm - Shifnal

Compensation

£32,242 - £32,865 / year

Salary

£32,242.00 to £32,865.00 per annum. (including 6 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 2 days on, 4 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.

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

Benefits of becoming a Support Worker at Esland

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications.
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling

The role

Our beautiful home near Shifnal offers a nurturing and therapeutic environment for up to 4 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 thrive 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