Senior Children's Residential Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a dedicated Senior Children's Residential Care Worker to join their team at Ostrich House in Weldon. This full-time role involves providing high-quality care to children in a therapeutic setting, ensuring their well-being and personal growth while facilitating engaging activities. Essential qualifications include a Level 3 Child Care qualification and a minimum of 12 months experience in a similar role. Join us to make a positive difference in children's lives and enjoy a rewarding career.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to company discounts and online medical support

A day off for your birthday

Free stay at holiday home in the Peak District

Bonus for referring a friend

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience of working in Children's residential care.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Minimum age of 21 due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic care in a one-bedroom children’s home.
• Facilitate recreational activities tailored to children's interests.
• Promote equal opportunities and meet the needs of all young people.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Child Care

Education

Level 3 qualification in Child Care

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ostrich House - Weldon

Compensation: £32,644 - £36,070 / year

Description

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued Senior children's residential care worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: 173 Hours per Month, Long shift working 8am-11pm (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: A salary of £36,069.6 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £14.60 per hour - depending on qualifications - and undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average) Opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate

Essential requirements: Full UK Driving Licence, Level 3 qualification in Child Care & Have at least 12 months experience of working in Children's residential care.Esland are 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 high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes. Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21 and have right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

The role:

Ostrich House is a One-bedroom children’s home, offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care, as well as taking part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed
• We offer BILD accredited, paid induction training
• You will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advise 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 £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme

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