Therapeutic Children's Residential Care Worker

Esland; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Casual dress code

Free food on shift

Overtime pay

Job summary

Esland in Preston is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to join a dedicated team. You will support a young person aged 8 to 18 in a two-bed service, building nurturing relationships and applying a therapeutic, child-led approach.

The role includes shifts, recording detailed notes, safeguarding, and promoting education access; we offer a competitive salary, paid sleep-ins, birthday day off, training, and career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities is highly desirable.
• A full driving licence issued in the UK.
• Applicants with full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Values in line with Esland's therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Support your young person with emotional regulation, daily routines, and personal development.
• Keep detailed records and promote safeguarding at all times.
• Support your young person with fun activities, their personal interests, education access and engagement and household responsibilities.

Skills

Care experience

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Esland in Preston is seeking a Children’s Residential Care Worker to join a dedicated team. You will support a young person aged 8 to 18 in a two-bed service, building nurturing relationships and applying a therapeutic, child-led approach.

The role includes shifts, recording detailed notes, safeguarding, and promoting education access; we offer a competitive salary, paid sleep-ins, birthday day off, training, and career development in a supportive environment.