Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading company dedicated to improving children’s lives is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to provide essential care and support in Grantham. You will be involved in crisis intervention, therapeutic care, and enjoyable activities tailored for young individuals. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Paid induction training

Access to discounts and online support

Additional day off for birthday

Free holiday home stay in Peak District

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Over 21 due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care.
• Deliver high levels of care to help children achieve positive outcomes.
• Lead recreational activities tailored to individual interests.

Skills

Experience in Children’s Residential Care

Nurturing

Supportive

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Wisteria Hall - Grantham

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

Description

Do you want to make a difference in a child’s life? Join us as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker and enjoy a rewarding career!

Pay rate: £32,644.2 - £36,069.6 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month, hourly rate of £12.95 - £14.60). Opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates.

Hours: 173 hours per month. The most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep-ins (shifts may vary). Rota provided in advance. We operate 365 days a year due to the nature of our service.

Essential requirements:

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification and experience in Children’s Residential Care.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.

Esland aims to improve children’s lives by providing top-quality specialist services. We seek nurturing, supportive individuals who can deliver high levels of care and help children achieve positive outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression and further qualifications in Residential Childcare.
• BILD accredited, paid induction training.
• Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice, and counselling.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Free stay at a holiday home in the Peak District, courtesy of the company.

The Role:

Our homes provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. We offer recreational activities tailored to individual interests, such as cinema visits, swimming, and sports.

Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure checks, right to work verification, and references, in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment practices (costs covered by the company).

We promote equal opportunities and are committed to meeting the needs of all young people fairly, challenging discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.