Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Buxton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's care organization in Buxton is seeking a Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker to provide therapeutic support in a children's residential home. You will manage placements while promoting outdoor activities and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold a Level 3 diploma in childcare and have a genuine interest in enhancing children's lives. The role offers a competitive salary and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Routes for progression and gaining additional qualifications

BILD accredited, paid induction training

Company app for discounts and support

Day off for your birthday

Access to a holiday home

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• Full driving licence issued in the UK.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic support to children in a two-bed residential home.
• Promote equal opportunities and challenge discriminatory practices.
• Manage placement security and access to education for children.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Interest in outdoor activities

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Training in de-escalation and safe restraint

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker

Department: Assessments

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Peak View - Buxton

Compensation: £41,751 - £46,197 / year

Description

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Are you looking for the perfect mix of in-home care and outdoor activities? Then apply to join Esland's highly valued team today, our dedicated recruiters are keen to speak with you!

Hours: 4 days and sleep nights on, 6 days off (365 rota)

Pay rate: £41,751 to £46,197 per annum, including opportunities to pick up overtime at an enhanced rate

What we are looking for: Peak View is a two-bed, Ofsted registered children's home providing immediate intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic support. Over a 12 week placement, our young people are given security, support, and stabilisation in a nurturing and peaceful environment. Every placement provides PACE principle residential care, access to education and participation in outdoor/adventure activities. If you are an experienced, qualified children's residential care worker who is eager to expand their skills and knowledge, we would love to hear from you!

What we can offer a Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker:

We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer:

• Routes for progression and gaining additional qualifications (in children's care and activities)
• BILD accredited, paid induction training
• 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!
• A warm, supportive work environment with a good work-life balance
• Much more!

*Estimated full time salary based on a pay rate of £14.15 to £16.05 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).

Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker:

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
• A level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (or be close to completion)
• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• Training and experience in de-escalation, safe restraint and physical intervention (such as Team Teach, MAPA etc.)
• 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

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.