Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker

Esland; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Esland is looking for a Senior Children's Adventure Care Worker to join their team at Bly House, a children's home providing trauma-informed support. You will facilitate both therapeutic and adventure activities, ensuring a nurturing environment for children. The role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in children's residential care.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

Day off for birthday

Company app with discounts and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in children's residential care.
• A full UK driving licence required.
• Values aligned with therapeutic, person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing immediate intervention and support to children.
• Facilitating outdoor and adventure activities.
• Supporting children’s educational needs and well-being.

Skills

Interest in outdoor activities

Experience in de-escalation

Therapeutic approach to childcare

Education

Level 3 diploma in residential childcare

Job description

Description

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Do you want to make a difference in 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. Each placement offers PACE principle residential care, access to education, and participation in outdoor/adventure activities.

If you are an experienced, qualified children's residential care worker eager to expand your 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 providing 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 in the Peak District where you can stay for free, courtesy of 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) and working 12 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night).

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
• A Level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (or close to completion)
• A full UK driving licence
• A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities
• Full right to work in the UK without restrictions
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations, and best practices
• Training and experience in de-escalation, safe restraint, and physical intervention (such as Team Teach, MAPA, etc.)
• Values aligned with Esland's, such as a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above due to industry regulations
• Successful employment is subject to satisfactory full enhanced disclosure, right to work, and reference checks, which the company will cover the costs for.

All young people are entitled to have their needs met fairly and without discrimination. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities and challenging any discriminatory practices.

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools across various regions in England. We also offer our Esland online school to children nationwide, supporting those missing education through our Turning the Curve programme. With over 800 team members and supporting over 200 young people, we strive to help children achieve their best outcomes through bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic, and activity-led services.