Description
Are you an experienced senior children's support worker or deputy manager who is looking for a new adventure?
Then join our children's home based in Preston 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
Salary: £34,000 to £39,000 per year (days) plus sleep ins paid at £60.00 per sleep. Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.
Essential requirements: at least 2 years experience in a children's residential care home, a level 3 (or above) diploma in residential child care and a full driving licence issued in the UK
Esland are 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 high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes.
The role:
Pear Tree Cottage is a dual home, offering a smaller setting for two young people who need therapeutic placements in small groups.
Our young people receive the highest quality care and support with all their educational and emotional needs as well as engaging in their favourite hobbies and interests.
We are looking for someone who is tenacious and passionate, with the ability to connect with those they meet and build meaningful and productive working relationships. We are passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for our young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being underpins every decision we make.
What we can offer:
We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication!
We can offer:
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
* Routes for progression and the opportunity to complete Level 5 Residential Childcare qualifications.
* 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
* Much more!
Essential requirements for a Children's Home Deputy Manager:
* A minimum of 2 years experience within a Residential Children's Home (within the last 5 years)
* A minimum of 12 months supervisory experience in a children's residential care home
* A 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
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.
Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21 and have right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.
For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk
With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.
This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.
With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.