Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Casual dress code

Free meals on shift

Overtime and bank holiday pay

Induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Esland in Preston is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to join our Pear Tree Cottage service. You will build nurturing, trusting relationships with young people aged 8 to 18, supporting emotional regulation, routines and personal development in a therapeutic, child-led framework.

We offer a competitive salary of £33,682-£34,305 per year, a birthday day off, casual dress code, free meals on shift, enhanced pay for overtime and bank holidays, plus comprehensive induction, ongoing

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK without restrictions
• Values aligned with Esland’s therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Calm, compassionate and resilient approach
• Ages 21+ for the role
• Willingness to work 48-hour shifts including paid sleep-ins

Responsibilities

• Support the young person with emotional regulation, daily routines, and personal development
• Keep detailed records and promote safeguarding at all times
• Support activities, education access and household responsibilities for the young person

Job description

Description

Are you ready to transform young lives while building a career you can be proud of? Esland's Preston home is looking for a Children’s Residential Care Worker to join our passionate, dedicated team. Every day here is full of purpose, growth, and the chance to make a difference to a young person's life.

Pear Tree Cottage is a two-bed service which provides a calm and engaged environment for a young person that would benefit from a smaller home setting.

Using PACE principles and a child-led, therapeutic approach, we help children aged 8 to 18 to overcome adverse and traumatic experiences.

Department: Residential

Location: Pear Tree Cottage - Preston

Compensation: £33,682 - £34,305 / year

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 (but will not be limited to):

• 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

What We Can Offer

• A competitive salary of £33,682 to £34,305* per annum (depending on qualification 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 £60 per sleep night (working 8 sleeps per month on average)

What We Need from You

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)
• 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)

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.