Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Esland seeks a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join their dedicated team making a significant impact on children's lives. This role involves providing nurturing care in a therapeutic environment with opportunities for progression and additional benefits, including paid training and discounts. Join a reputable organization with over 35 years of experience in fostering outstanding outcomes for young individuals.

Benefits

Opportunities for progression

BILD accredited, paid induction training

Access to a company app for discounts and support

Additional day off for birthday

Free stay at holiday home in Peak District

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Children's Residential Care required.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care and support to children.
• Facilitate recreational activities tailored to young people's interests.
• Ensure compliance with Safer Recruitment practices.

Skills

Residential Childcare experience

Nurturing and supportive

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Description

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

Pay rate: GBP32,644 - GBP34,824 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of GBP12.95 - GBP14.00 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at an enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month. The most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 3 days off, with sleep-ins (shifts may vary). Rota given in advance. We operate 365 days a year 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.
• Applicants must be over 21 due to industry regulations.

Esland is driven to change children's lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

We are looking for nurturing and supportive individuals who can provide high levels of care and help our children achieve excellent outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for progression and further qualifications within 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 through our company.

The Role:

Our homes provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Young people participate in recreational activities tailored to their interests, such as cinema, swimming, and sports.

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

All young people are entitled to fair and balanced care. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

About Esland:

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