Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care service provider in Shifnal seeks a Senior Children's Residential Care Worker. You will provide supportive care to children, ensuring high-quality therapeutic interventions. Candidates must have 12 months experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary of £34,084 - £37,509 with benefits including induction training and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Routes for progression

Paid induction training

Company app with high street discounts

Day off for birthday

Access to holiday home in Peak District

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• Must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class specialist services to children.
• Support children achieve amazing outcomes.
• Engage in their favourite hobbies and interests.

Skills

Experience in a children's residential care home

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Person-centred approach

Full driving license

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Villa Farm - Shifnal

Reporting To: sarah bourne

Compensation: £34,084 - £37,509 / year

Description

Are you an experienced children's support worker who is looking for a new adventure? Then join our highly valued team and start a truly rewarding career!

Salary: £34084.00 to £37509.00 per annum. (based on 8 to 10 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.95 to £14.60 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.

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!

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

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• 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

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication!

Benefits of becoming a Senior Support Worker at Esland:

• 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
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!

The role:

Our new home is a 4 bedded home 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.

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