Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Esland seeks a dedicated Senior Children's Residential Support Worker for their Stoke-on-Trent home, offering competitive compensation and a rewarding career. Responsibilities include nurturing young people in a therapeutic environment, ensuring their well-being, and promoting equal opportunities. The role provides extensive support including paid training and potential for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid induction training (BILD accredited)

Company app for discounts and support

Access to holiday home in the Peak District

Day off for your birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and best practices.
• Full driving licence issued in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare and therapeutic support to young people.
• Support young people's domestic needs, education, and socialisation skills.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote equal opportunities.

Skills

Nurturing

Supportive

Therapeutic Approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Department: Residential

Location: Epworth House - Stoke-on-Trent

Compensation: £32,644 - £34,824 / year

Description

Do you want to make a difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued Senior Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: full time, 1 day on 2 days off or 2 days on, 4 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: £12.95 to £14.00 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £32,644.00 to £34,824.00 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate

Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can provide outstanding childcare and support our young people to achieve amazing outcomes.

Our Stoke-on-Trent home is a small group home that offers a homely setting for three young people who need therapeutic placements. Our teams support their young person with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

What we can offer a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded:

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification 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
• 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!
  
  

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

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• A Full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• 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

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.