Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker

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

Job summary

Une entreprise sociale reconnue recherche un Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker pour fournir un soutien de qualité dans un foyer résidentiel pour enfants. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans le soutien thérapeutique et l'encadrement d'activités extérieures, contribuant ainsi à un environnement enrichissant et sécurisant pour les jeunes. Des possibilités de progression de carrière, de formation et un environnement de travail chaleureux sont offerts.

Benefits

Jours de congé pour votre anniversaire

Formation d'induction payée

Accès à une maison de vacances dans le Peak District

Environnement de travail soutenant un bon équilibre vie-travail

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 mois d'expérience en soins résidentiels pour enfants.
• Diplôme de niveau 3 en soins aux enfants ou proche de l'obtention.
• Titulaire d'un permis de conduire complet au Royaume-Uni.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien thérapeutique et sécurisé aux jeunes dans un environnement résidentiel.
• Participer à des activités de plein air et d'aventure.
• Assurer le respect des normes réglementaires d'Ofsted.

Skills

Compétences en dé-escalade

Connaissances des réglementations Ofsted

Approche centrée sur la personne

Intérêt pour les activités de plein air

Education

Diplôme de niveau 3 en soins résidentiels

Job description

Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bly House

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:

Bly House 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 experience, 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.