Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

Esland; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated residential support workers to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential care and support to young people, helping them thrive in a nurturing environment. Your responsibilities will include developing care plans, fostering relationships with families, and ensuring a clean and safe living space. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. If you are passionate about nurturing young people and ready to take on a fulfilling challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Fully funded Level 3/4/5 qualification

Esland pension scheme

248 hours annual leave

Opportunities for extra shifts

Bank holidays paid at time and a half

Comprehensive paid induction training

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

£500 bonus via 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Access to holiday home in Peak District

Qualifications

• Essential experience in children's home settings and supervisory roles.
• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to care plans and risk assessments for young people.
• Form effective relationships with young people and their families.
• Maintain high standards of residential care and cleanliness.

Skills

Experience in a children's home setting

Supervisory experience

Passion to help nurture young people

Ability to work shift patterns

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People

Job description

Department: Residential

Location: The Moorings - Sittingbourne

Compensation: £35,239 - £36,900 / year

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:

• A salary of £35,239 to £36,900 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £14.20 to £15.00 per hour and undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average)
• 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!