Children's Residential Care Worker

Esland Group; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's care service in Sittingbourne is seeking a Children's Residential Care Worker to provide essential support to young residents. The role is full-time and involves working long shifts, providing nurturing care, and engaging children in activities. Competitive salary and benefits including training and progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Paid induction training

Company app for discounts and support

Birthday off

Access to holiday home in the Peak District

£500 bonus for referrals

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 and have right to work in the UK.
• Experience in caregiving is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of care to children.
• Engage in recreational activities tailored to children's interests.
• Ensure emotional and physical safety of children.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Nurturing and supportive approach

Job description

Overview

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Department: Residential

Location: The Moorings - Sittingbourne

Compensation: £34,513 - £35,135 / year

Hours: 173 Hours per Month, Long shift working 8am-11pm (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay rate: A salary of £34,512.60 to £35,135.40 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £13.85 to £14.15 per hour - depending on qualifications - and undertaking 8 sleeps per month on average). Opportunities to pick up extra shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate.

Essential requirements: Full UK Driving Licence

Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes. Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21 and have right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

The role

Park Road is a Three-bedroom children’s home, offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care, as well as taking part in recreational activities tailored to the child’s interests, e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.

• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to undertake 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
• A £500 bonus via our Refer a Friend scheme

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.

For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services

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