Do you want to make a real difference to a child’s life? Then become a highly valued Senior Children's Residential Support Worker and start a truly rewarding career!Hours: full time, 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: £14.20 to £15.00 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £33,079.00 to £34,740.00 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate
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 Uttoxeter home is a beautiful two bedded learning disability home that offers a nurturing environment for two young people who have additional needs and require a therapeutic placement. 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.
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1. A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home or learning disability setting.
2. Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
3. In depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice
4. A Full driving licence issued in the UK
5. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
6. Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare
7. 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.