Children's Residential Support Worker
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Hickory House - Sheffield
Compensation: GBP 30,477 - GBP 31,100 / year
Description
Do you want to make a difference to a child's life? Then become a highly valued Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career
Hours: 2 days on, 4 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: GBP 30, GBP 33,980.00 per annum, based on GBP 12.60 to GBP 12.90 per hour, days (depending on qualification), GBP 60 per sleep night
Esland are driven to changing 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 3 bedded home offers a homely setting for up to two people who need therapeutic placements. Our teams support their young people with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together.
What we can offer a Children's Residential Support Worker:
We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded:
* We offer routes for progression and the opportunity 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
* 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
Essential requirements for a Children's Residential Support Worker:
* A Full driving licence issued in the UK
* Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
* Prior experience in a children's care role (desirable)
* 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.