Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide nurturing support and therapeutic care in a residential setting. You will be part of a dedicated team that promotes equal opportunities and enhances the lives of young people through tailored recreational activities. With a commitment to continuous professional development, you will have access to further qualifications and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the right qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Routes for progression

Paid induction training

Access to company app with discounts

Additional day off for birthday

Access to holiday home in Peak District

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification.
• Experience in Children’s Residential Care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children in residential settings.
• Engage children in recreational activities tailored to their interests.

Skills

Residential Childcare qualification

Experience in Children’s Residential Care

Full UK driving licence

Nurturing and supportive attitude

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Phoenix Rise - Castle Donnington

Compensation: £31,399 - £33,475 / year

Description

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Become a highly valued Senior Children's Residential Support Worker and join us for a truly rewarding career!

Pay rate: £31,398.60 - £33,474.60 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.35 - £13.35 per hour).Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in’s (shifts may vary). Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

Essential requirements:

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification and experience of working in Children’s Residential Care.
• Full UK driving licence.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.

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.

Benefits:

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo further qualifications within Residential Childcare 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 advice and counselling
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Access to a holiday home in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!

The Role:

Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care and take part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.


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.