Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker. This full-time role involves providing essential support to children in a therapeutic setting, ensuring their well-being and development. Candidates should have a Level 3 diploma in childcare and a passion for making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Paid induction training

High street discounts and online medical support

Day off for your birthday

Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential care home (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Values aligned with a therapeutic, person-centred approach (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent childcare and support to young people.
• Help young people achieve positive outcomes through engaging activities.
• Work on a rota basis, including sleep nights.

Skills

Childcare

Supportive

Nurturing

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Foxglove Manor - Lancaster

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

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

Esland is committed to improving children’s lives by providing top-quality specialist services.

What we are looking for:

We seek nurturing, supportive individuals capable of providing excellent childcare and helping our young people achieve positive outcomes. Our Warrington home is a smaller, therapeutic setting supporting young people with domestic needs, education, social skills, and engaging activities and excursions.

What we can offer:

• Opportunities for career progression and qualification during employment
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling
• A day off for your birthday (additional to holiday entitlement)
• Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District, among other benefits

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

Requirements:

• 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)
• Values aligned with Esland’s, such as a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare (essential)
• Age 21 or above (due to industry regulations)

Employment is subject to satisfactory disclosure checks, right to work verification, and references, all covered by the company. Esland promotes equal opportunities and expects staff to challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.