Youth Residential Support Specialist (Trauma-Informed)

Esland; Cherry Willingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Casual dress code

Free food on shift

Overtime pay

Training and development

Job summary

Esland is recruiting a full-time Children's Support Worker for the Residential team in Barnsley. You will build nurturing relationships, support emotional regulation, routine, education access and household responsibilities within a 48-hour shift pattern including paid sleep-ins.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, right to work in the UK, and a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Values in line with Esland, such as a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
• Calm, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Aged 21 or above due to industry regulations.
• Successful employment subject to enhanced disclosure, right to work and Safer Recruitment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support your young person with emotional regulation, daily routines and personal development.
• Keep detailed records and promote safeguarding at all times.
• Support activities, education access and household responsibilities.
• Work 48-hour shifts, including sleep-ins (paid), followed by a 4 day break.

Skills

Care experience

Youth work

Mental health support

Education access

Job description

Esland is recruiting a full-time Children's Support Worker for the Residential team in Barnsley. You will build nurturing relationships, support emotional regulation, routine, education access and household responsibilities within a 48-hour shift pattern including paid sleep-ins.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, right to work in the UK, and a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.