Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland; Buxton; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 36.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Birthday day off

Casual dress code

Free food on shift

Overtime and bank holiday enhanced pay

Extensive induction and ongoing paid培训

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Resumo da vaga

The Esland Group Ltd is recruiting a Children’s Residential Support Worker for Orchard Farm in Buxton. This full-time, permanent role offers a structured 48-hour shift pattern (with sleep-ins paid) and a 4-day break, supporting children aged 8 to 18 in a therapeutic care setting.

You will help with emotional regulation, routines, education access and activities while maintaining detailed records and safeguarding.

Qualificações

• Full driving licence issued in the UK.
• Applicants with full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Values in line with Esland's therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Calm, compassionate and resilient approach.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting your young person with emotional regulation, daily routines and personal development.
• Keeping detailed records and promoting safeguarding at all times.
• Supporting activities, education access and household responsibilities for the young person.
• Working 48-hour shifts including sleep-ins (paid) followed by a 4-day break.

Conhecimentos

Full driving licence

Care experience

Therapeutic approach

Calm and resilience

Descrição da vaga

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Orchard Farm - Buxton

Compensation: £32,242 - £32,865 / year

Description

Are you someone who believes every young person deserves the chance to thrive?

At Esland, we provide trauma-informed, therapeutic care for children aged 8 to 18, many of whom have encountered adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma. Our fantastic staff help them feel safe, understood, and able to build brighter futures.

Our three bedded home near Buxtonis seeking a full-time children’s support worker to completeour dedicated and highly valued team.

About the role:

You’ll be part of a group of like‑minded individuals, working in a role that truly makes a difference. Our staff are able to build nurturing, trusting relationships with our young people and act as their professional parents. Your duties will include:

• Supporting your young person with emotional regulation, daily routines, and personal development
• Keeping detailed records and promote safeguarding at all times
• Supporting your young person with fun activities, their personal interests, education access and engagement and household responsibilities
• A commitment to working 48‑hour shifts, including sleep‑ins (paid), followed by a 4 day break (we are a 365 service offering structured shifts, paid bank holidays and opportunities for overtime)

What we can offer:

• A competitive salary of £32242.00 to £35,745.00 per annum, depending on qualifications held
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• A casual dress code
• Free food while you are on shift
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
• Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, online GP, online counselling, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)
• A supportive team environment
• Genuine job satisfaction
• Much more!

*Estimated salary based on an a pay rate of £13.45 to £13.75 per hour (days) and working 6 - 10 sleep nights per months on average, at £60 per sleep night.

What we're looking for:

Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities is highly desirable, but we equally value transferrable skills and the right personality traits for the role.

What we definitely need:

• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants with 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
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach
• The ability to recognise the tough days matter just as much as the good days

Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential)

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.