Childrens Residential Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Casual dress code

Free food on shift

Overtime pay enhancements

Induction and ongoing training

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a full-time Children's Residential Support Worker at Blackberry Lodge, Warrington. You will join a small, supportive team delivering trauma-informed care to young people aged 8 to 18, helping with emotional regulation, routines and education access.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary (£33,682 - £34,305) with paid sleep-ins, overtime, and ongoing training. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Values aligned with Esland; therapeutic, person-centred childcare approach.
• Calm, compassionate and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Therapeutic, person-centred approach

Calm and compassionate

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Blackberry Lodge - Warrington

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

Description

Could you be the person who helps change a young person's future?

At Esland, we provide specialist trauma-informed care for children and young people aged 8 to 18 who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma. Through patience, understanding and therapeutic support, our teams create environments where young people can feel secure, develop confidence and begin to thrive.

We are currently seeking a full-time Children's Support Worker to join our highly valued team at our solo home in Warrington.

About the role:

You'll be part of a small, close-knit and supportive team. 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

What we can offer:

• A competitive salary of £33,682 to £34,305 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 8 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
• 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)

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.