Senior Children\'s Home Support Worker
Location: Blakelow Bank, Macclesfield
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours: 173 per month (shift pattern 2 days on, 4 days off, sleep in’s)
Salary: £35,848.00 to £38,028.00 per annum (including sleep paid at £60 per sleep, hourly rate £13.80 – £14.85 depending on qualification). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.
Role
Provide crisis intervention and trauma‑informed therapeutic care at Blakelow Bank, a solo home near Macclesfield. Support young people in all educational and emotional needs, encourage hobbies and interests, and assist with personalised education plans to help them thrive and reach their full potential.
Essential Requirements
* 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
* 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 (therapeutic, person‑centred approach to childcare)
* Must be aged 21 or above
Benefits
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement)
* Routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications
* BILD accredited, paid induction training
* Access to a company app that provides high‑street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
Equal Opportunities
All young people are entitled to have their needs met fairly and equally. 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.
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).
For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk.
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