Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker

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

Job summary

A leading children's care provider is seeking a Senior Childrens Residential Care Worker to support young individuals with their educational and emotional needs while engaging in activities. This full-time role requires a minimum of 12 months experience in residential care, a Level 3 Diploma, and a full UK driving license. The position offers competitive compensation and robust professional development opportunities, including access to a holiday home and training options.

Benefits

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

Day off for your birthday

Professional progression opportunities

Paid induction training

Company app with discounts and support services

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• Full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
• Applicants must be aged 21 or above.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with their educational and emotional needs.
• Engage in activities and hobbies with the children.
• Adhere to safeguarding and recruitment standards.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Therapeutic, person-centred approach

Full driving licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

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Department: Residential

Location: Villa Farm - Shifnal

Compensation: £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 are given in advance. We operate a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.

Esland is 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 help them achieve amazing outcomes.

Role

Vila Farm is a four-bed home offering crisis intervention and trauma-informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive high-quality care and support for their educational and emotional needs, as well as engagement in their hobbies and interests.

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 entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees promote equal opportunities and challenge 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.

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

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)
• Routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications
• BILD-accredited, paid induction training
• Company app with high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling

The role details

Esland is committed to providing high-quality care. This role involves supporting young people with their educational and emotional needs while engaging in activities and hobbies. The role requires a therapeutic, person-centred approach and adherence to safeguarding and recruitment standards.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Individual and Family Services

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