Childrens Residential Care Worker

Esland; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Progression routes & Level 4/5 courses

BILD accredited induction training

Staff discounts app

Job summary

Esland Group is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker for The Sycamores in Stafford. You will nurture relationships with our young people and deliver high-quality care in a therapeutic, home-like setting, contributing to positive outcomes and growth.

The role includes shifts with a 2-on/4-off pattern, sleep-in duties, and 173 hours per month; salary ranges are provided, and UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• Values-aligned, therapeutic, person-centred childcare approach
• Age 21 or above
• Childcare or support work experience advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Support young people with domestic needs and socialisation skills.
• Provide personalised education plans in Esland schools.
• Promote equality and safeguarding in line with policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Therapeutic approach

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

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: The Sycamores - Stafford

Reporting To: sarah bourne

Compensation: £33,357 - £33,980 / 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: £35,122.00 to £35,745.00 per annum. (including 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 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.

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

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

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 solo home near Stafford 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 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