Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

Esland; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Career progression routes

Paid induction training

Discount app access

Job summary

Esland is seeking a Senior Children's Home Support Worker at Mulberry Lodge in Doncaster to provide nurturing, trauma-informed care for young people. The role emphasizes building trusting relationships, following Ofsted guidance, and delivering therapeutic, person-centred support to empower youths.

Salary ranges from £35,848 to £38,028 per year, with sleeps paid and overtime opportunities. A full UK driving licence and right to work are required; 21+ years old.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice.
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Aged 21 or above.

Skills

Therapeutic approach

Person-centred care

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Role Description

Do you really want to make a positive impact on our young people's lives and help empower them to flourish and grow? Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within our supportive and nurturing homes? If so, we are looking for you to join our highly valued teams.

Company Overview

Esland is 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 the best quality care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes!

Department:

Residential

Location:

Mulberry Lodge - Doncaster

Compensation:

£35,848 - £38,028 / year

Salary:

£35,848.00 to £38,028.00 per annum. (including sleeps paid at £60 per sleep and an hourly rate of £13.80 to £14.85 per hour depending on qualification). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours:

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

Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Home Support Worker:

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home (essential)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above

Benefits of becoming a Senior Support Worker at Esland:

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications.
• 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

About the role and location:

Mulberry Lodge is a beautiful three bedded home near Worksop offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality care and support with all their educational and emotional needs as well as engaging in their favourite hobbies and interests. We can offer educational places in our schools where our young people can engage in a more personalised education plan to help them thrive and reach their full potential.

Additional information:

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.

For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk