Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

Esland Group; Shifnal; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in child services in Shifnal seeks a Senior Children's Home Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support for young people. You will hold a Level 3 Diploma and have extensive experience in residential care, while promoting a nurturing environment. This full-time role offers a salary range of £34,084 - £37,509 annually, with various benefits including access to a holiday home and a day off for your birthday.

Benefits

Access to a holiday home

Birthday off

Paid induction training

Discounts and support via company app

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships in a nurturing environment.
• Provide best-in-class specialist services.
• Support the emotional and educational needs of young people.

Skills

Residential childcare experience

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Driving licence

Therapeutic approach

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Department: Residential

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Villa Farm - Shifnal

Reporting To: sarah bourne

Role description

Do you really want to make a positive impact on our young people's lives and help empower them to flourish and grow? Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within our supportive and nurturing homes? If so, we are looking for you to join our highly valued teams. Don\'t delay! Apply today to start a truly rewarding career!

Salary: £34,084 - £37,509 per year (including 10 sleeps per month paid at £60 per sleep and an hourly rate of £12.95 to £14.60 per hour depending on qualification). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Hours: 173 hours per month - shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep ins. Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

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 the best quality care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes!

Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Home Support Worker

• A minimum 12 months experience in a children\'s residential care home
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• A full driving licence issued in the UK
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
• In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
• 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

We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication!

Benefits of becoming a Senior Support Worker at Esland

• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications.
• 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

The role

Vila Farm is a beautiful four bedded home offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality care and support with all their educational and emotional needs as well as engaging in their favourite hobbies and interests. We can offer educational places in our schools where our young people can engage in a more personalised education plan to help them thrive and reach their full potential. 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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Individual and Family Services

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