Childrens Residential Support Worker - Waking Nights, Learning Difficulties

The Esland Group Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Children's Residential Support Workers. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential support to children with learning difficulties, ensuring they receive the highest quality care. Working waking nights, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on young lives. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, including the chance to attain valuable qualifications in residential childcare. If you are passionate about helping children thrive and want to make a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to high street discounts

Financial advice and counselling

Day off for your birthday

Access to holiday home in Peak District

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Values aligned with a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing and supportive care to children with learning difficulties.
• Work waking nights from 10pm to 8am, ensuring safety and well-being.

Skills

Childcare

Support Work

Therapeutic Approach

Communication Skills

Education

Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications

Job description

Childrens Residential Support Worker - Waking Nights, Learning Difficulties

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Foxbrook - Uttoxeter

Reporting To: Kerry Morley

Compensation: £13.85 - £14.15 / hour

Description

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Become a highly valued Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Pay rate: £13.85 - £14.15 per hour (depending on qualification)

Hours: 1 x 20 hour contract. Waking nights 10pm to 8am. Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

Esland is driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people who can give our children the best quality care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes.

Essential requirements for a Children's Residential Support Worker:

• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have 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
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above
• Previous childcare or support worker experience is advantageous but not essential

What we can offer you:

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication!

Benefits of becoming a Support Worker at Esland:

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications.
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training.
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling.
• 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!

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.

For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk