Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Sheffield is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals for a role in residential childcare. Candidates should have related experience and a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. The role involves supporting one young person in a therapeutic home environment, fostering development through various activities. The position includes competitive salary and growth opportunities, with benefits such as a holiday home and birthday leave.

Benefits

Access to a holiday home in the Peak District

A day off for your birthday

Opportunities for progression and qualifications

Paid induction training

Company app for discounts and support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a children's residential care home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare required.
• Understanding of Ofsted regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding childcare and support for young people's outcomes.
• Assist with domestic needs, education, and socialisation skills.
• Engage young person in enjoyable activities and excursions.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Person-centred approach

In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Driving licence issued in the UK

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Job description

About the Role

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!

Department: Residential

Location: Hickory House - Sheffield

Compensation: £34,084 - £37,509 / year

Working Hours

Full time, 1 day on 2 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365‑day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance.

Pay Rate

£12.95 to £14.00 per hour for days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £34,084–£37,509 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.

Esland Overview

Esland are driven to change children’s lives for the better by providing best‑in‑class specialist services.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for nurturing and supportive people who can provide outstanding childcare and support our young people to achieve amazing outcomes.

Our beautiful home in Sheffield is a solo home that offers a homely setting for one young person who needs a therapeutic placement. Our team supports their young person with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.

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.

What We Can Offer You

• 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 undergo 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

Essential Requirements

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

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.