Childrens Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

Esland is seeking a dedicated Childrens Residential Support Worker in Corby to provide nurturing support to young people in care. You will engage in their care plans, support their development, and promote a safe environment. The role offers extensive training, opportunities for career development, and a supportive team atmosphere focused on making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Fully funded Level 3/4/5 qualification

Esland pension scheme

248 hours annual leave

Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates

Birthday day off

Access to a holiday home

Monthly recognition awards

Food provided on shift

Free parking

£500 bonus via 'Refer a Friend’ scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's home setting is highly desirable.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Diploma if not held.
• Must be over the age of 21.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to care plans and risk assessments.
• Forming effective relationships with young people.
• Maintaining high levels of professionalism in care.

Skills

Passion to help nurture young people

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People

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Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!

Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic residential support workers to join our growing, highly valued team based in Weldon. Our teams are “professional parents’ who are nurturing and supportive, giving our children high levels of care and allowing them to achieve amazing outcomes. Our homes vary in size and provide therapeutic, EBD and complex trauma support services.

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

The Role Of a Support Worker Will Involve

Contributing to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation.

Forming effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies.

To ensure the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhere to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the young people to participate as appropriate.

To ensure that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from shift and Managers.

To maintain and promote residential care work to high levels of professionalism expected by Esland and Ofsted.

To contribute to the educational and social development of each young person and assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs.

To meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximize opportunities for their development.

What We Are Looking For From You

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or a willingness to undergo this qualification once employed

Experience in a children's home setting (highly desirable)

Passion to help nurture young people

Flexibility to work 24 to 48 hour shift patterns (including sleep-in) - rota given in advance but likely to be 2 on 4 off

Full, UK driving licence (essential)

All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations

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.

What We Can Offer

A salary of £31,917.6 to £32,540.4 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £12.60 to £12.90 per hour - depending on qualifications - and undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average)

Enrolment onto the fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification

Enrolment into Esland pension scheme

248 hours annual leave per year

Opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at enhanced rate

Bank holidays paid at time and a half

Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role

Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year

Cycle to work scheme

A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress code

Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together

Food available whilst on shift

Free parking

A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)

Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!

The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.

This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.

With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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