Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Thurleigh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enrolment onto Level 3/4/5 qual.

Pension scheme

248 hours annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Bank holidays paid at time and a half

Induction training

Career development

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a Friend bonus (£500)

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress code

Employee discounts (E-Together)

Food on shift

Free parking

Birthday day off

Holiday home access

Make a real difference

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd in Ravensden is seeking a dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join our Residential team. You will support young people, contribute to care plans and risk assessments, and help maintain a nurturing, professional home environment.

This permanent full‑time role requires Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (or willingness to undertake), a full UK driving licence, and flexibility for 24–48 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People (or equivalent) is highly desirable or willingness to undertake.
• Experience in a children’s home setting is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations.
• Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation.
• Form effective relationships with young people, their families and external agencies.
• Keep the home clean and organized, follow the cleaning rota, and involve young people as appropriate.
• Maintain high-quality records with supervision and guidance from shift leads and Managers.
• Promote professional residential care aligned with Esland and Ofsted standards.
• Support educational and social development and assist in implementing Individual Education Programs.
• Meet emotional and physical needs of young people and maximise development opportunities.

Skills

Flexibility

Driving licence

Age 21+

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Nightingale - Ravensden

Compensation: £34,402 - £35,025 / year

Description

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 Ravensden. 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 £34,402 to £35,025 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £13.45 to £13.75 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!