Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading children's services provider in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to make a difference in children’s lives. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months experience in residential care and a Level 3 Diploma. Competitive salary and various benefits, including opportunities for progression and paid training. Join us in providing therapeutic care to young people in need.

Benefits

Opportunities for qualification progression

Paid induction training

Company app with discounts and support

Day off for your birthday

Access to holiday home

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 approach to childcare.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare and support young people to achieve outcomes.
• Support young people with domestic needs, education, and socialization.
• Participate in fun activities and excursions.

Job description

Senior Children\'s Residential Support Worker

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hickory - Sheffield

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 (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 3 bedded home offers a homely setting for up to two 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.

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

• 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.