Children's Residential Care Worker
Company: Esland
Location: Tiger Hall – Meopham
Pay: £34,513 – £35,135 per year
Hours: 173 hours per month, long shifts 8 am–11 pm with sleep nights; 365‑day service; rosters provided in advance.
Salary: £34,512.60 – £35,135.40 per year (£13.85–£14.15 per hour) plus opportunities for extra shifts/overtime.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Provide crisis intervention and trauma‑informed therapeutic care in a three‑bedroom children’s home.
* Ensure children receive high‑quality residential care and participate in recreational activities tailored to their interests (cinema, swimming, sports, etc.).
* Support children to achieve positive outcomes and facilitate their growth.
* Maintain high standards of care and promote equal opportunities for all young people.
Essential Requirements
* Full UK driving licence.
* Over 21 years old.
* Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship offered).
* Completed enhanced disclosure checks and reference checks in line with government regulations.
Benefits
* Opportunities for progression and qualification once employed.
* BILD accredited paid induction training.
* Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling.
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement).
* Access to a holiday home in the Peak District for free stays.
* £500 bonus via the 'Refer a Friend' scheme.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Individual and Family Services
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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