Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker, dedicated to changing young lives through high-quality residential care. You will provide essential care and support, ensuring a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Opportunities for training and progression are available, alongside benefits including paid induction training and access to holiday accommodations.

Benefits

Routes for progression in Childcare

Paid induction training

High street discounts and online support via company app

Additional day off for your birthday

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification required.
• Must have full UK driving licence.
• Over 21 years due to industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed care for children.
• Engage children in recreational activities based on their interests.
• Ensure equal opportunities for all young people.

Skills

Experience in Children's Residential Care

Nurturing attitude

Supportive approach

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mappleton Lodge

Reporting To: Home Manager

Compensation: £32,644 - £34,824 / 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: £32,644 - £34,824 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.95 - £14.00 per hour).Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 3 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.