Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Progression routes

BILD accredited induction training

Discounts app and benefits

Job summary

The Esland Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker in Stevenage. The role offers permanent full-time employment in the Residential department, with a pay range of £35,129–£38,554 per year and a 40-hour week including sleep-ins.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality residential care, supporting trauma-informed interventions, and guiding young people through activities and development goals. A Full UK driving licence and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be over 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children in residential settings.
• Assist in delivering crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
• Support children in engaging in recreational activities and development opportunities.

Skills

Residential childcare

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

21+ age

Education

Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Children's Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Annadales - Stevenage

Compensation: £35,129 - £38,554 / 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: £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.