Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Esland Group Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Newport is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker. The successful candidate will provide nurturing support to young people in a residential setting, ensuring they achieve positive outcomes. Key requirements include a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a care home. The role offers competitive compensation starting at £32,644 per year, with additional benefits including paid training and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Access to discounts and medical support through a company app

Day off for your birthday

Free use of a holiday home in the Peak District

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Provide outstanding childcare and support for young people.
• Support young people with domestic needs and education.

Skills

Experience in a children's residential care home

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Person-centred approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ashfield - Newport, Shropshire

Reporting To: laura duckers

Compensation: £32,644 - £36,264 / year

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. Don't delay! Apply today to start a truly rewarding career!

Hours: full time, 1 day on 2 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.

Ashfield Farm is a beautiful 2‑bedroom farmhouse that offers a homely setting for up to two young people who need therapeutic placements. Our teams support their young people with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

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.

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.