Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Esland; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Routes for progression

Paid induction training

Company app with discounts

Birthday day off

Job summary

Esland Group in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker to make a difference in a child’s life. The role is 173 hours per month with a pattern of 2 days on, 4 days off, including sleeps; pay is £35,129–£38,554 per year (based on a 40-hour week) with overtime opportunities.

You will provide high levels of care in a 365-day service, complete 8 sleeps per month, and participate in training and progression routes.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Applicants must be over 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed care to children in residential settings.
• Promote equal opportunities and safeguarding in all interactions with young people.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job 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: £35,129 - £38,554 per annum (assuming a 40-hour week, including 8 sleeps per month, and an hourly rate of £13.80 - £15.45 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, 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

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.