Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's support organization in Wakefield seeks a Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker. Candidates should have experience in children's residential care and a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People. The role involves contributing to care plans, providing emotional support, and ensuring high-quality care for young residents. Competitive hourly rates and numerous employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children's Workforce qualification

Comprehensive paid induction training

£500 bonus via 'Refer a Friend' scheme

248 hours annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably in residential settings.
• Must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or be willing to undertake it.
• Must be over 21 to comply with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care plans and risk assessments.
• Build relationships with young people and their families.
• Ensure the home is clean and tidy.
• Maintain high standards of professional care.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Experience in a children's home setting

Passion to help nurture young people

Ability to work shift patterns

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Conifers - Wakefield

Compensation: £12.95 - £14.60 / hour

Description

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!

Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We are looking for residential support workers and senior support workers to join our growing, highly valued team. Our teams are “professional parents’ who are nurturing and supportive, giving our children high levels of care and allowing them to achieve amazing outcomes. Our homes vary in size and provide therapeutic, EBD and complex trauma support services.

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

The role of a senior support worker will involve:

• Contributing to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, their review and implementation
• Forming effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies
• Ensuring the home is kept clean and in a tidy condition, adhering to the cleaning rota system, encouraging the young people to participate as appropriate
• Ensuring that good quality records are maintained as required with supervision and advice from shift and Managers.
• Maintaining and promoting residential care work to high levels of professionalism expected by Esland and Ofsted
• Contributing to the educational and social development of each young person and assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Programs
• Meeting the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximising opportunities for their development
• Providing support to the deputy/manager of the home whilst on shift and performing senior duties as directed

What we are looking for from you:

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable)
• Experience in a children's home setting (essential)
• Supervisory experience (essential)
• Passion to help nurture young people
• Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (Rota plan given in advance but likely to be 2 on 4 off)
• Full, UK driving licence (essential)
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations

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).

What we can offer:

• An hourly rate of £12.95-£14.60 per hour (pay rate dependent on you providing evidence of your level 3 (or above) diploma in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent)
• Enrolment onto the fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification
• Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
• 248 hours annual leave per year
• Opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at enhanced rate
• Bank holidays paid at time and a half
• Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• Food available whilst on shift
• Free parking
• 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 opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!