Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Brierfield, Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming children's lives as a Children's Residential Support Worker. This fulfilling role involves providing exceptional care and support to young individuals, helping them achieve their goals in a nurturing environment. You’ll enjoy a structured schedule with opportunities for career progression and professional development. With a commitment to a therapeutic, person-centered approach, this position offers a chance to make a real difference while enjoying various employee benefits, including a birthday day off and access to a company app for discounts and support.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Paid induction training

Access to company app for discounts

Day off for birthday

Free stay at holiday home in Peak District

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential care home is desirable.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding childcare and support to young people.
• Engage in activities and trips to enhance social skills.

Skills

Childcare

Supportive Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Lilly Lodge - Lancashire

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

Description

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 operate a 365-day service due to the nature of our work. Rota schedules are provided in advance.

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

Esland is committed to positively changing children’s lives by providing top-tier specialist services.

What we are looking for:

We seek nurturing, supportive individuals capable of delivering outstanding childcare and helping our young people achieve remarkable outcomes. Our Warrington home is a smaller, therapeutic placement setting where the team supports young people with domestic needs, education, social skills, and engaging activities and trips.

What we offer a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• Opportunities for career progression and qualification development upon employment
• Paid, BILD-accredited induction training
• Access to a company app offering discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement)
• Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District and more benefits

*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.60 to £12.90 per hour for days (depending on qualifications) plus an average of 8 sleep nights per month at £60 per sleep night. Rates effective from 1st April 2025.

Requirements for a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• Experience in a children's residential care home (desirable)
• Level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Right to work in the UK without restrictions (essential)
• Alignment with Esland's values, including a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare (essential)
• Age 21 or above due to industry regulations (essential)

Employment is subject to satisfactory disclosure checks, right to work verification, and references, all covered by the company. Esland promotes equal opportunities and is committed to non-discriminatory practices in line with government regulations.