Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Career progression

Induction training

Discount app

Job summary

Esland Group in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Children's Home Support Worker to join Mulberry Lodge, a residential home providing crisis intervention and therapeutic care for young people. The role emphasizes building positive relationships, supporting educational and emotional needs, and upholding safeguarding standards.

The position requires a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, at least 12 months in a children's residential setting, a UK driving licence, and eligibility to work in the

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Mulberry Lodge provides crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care.
• You will ensure young people receive high-quality care and support for educational and emotional needs.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Ofsted knowledge

Therapeutic, person-centred care

21+ years old

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job 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.

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

Department

Residential

Location

Mulberry Lodge - Doncaster

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

The role

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.

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