Senior Children's Residential Support Worker - Learning Difficulties (Esland)
Description
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.
Department: Residential
Location: Foxbrook House - Uttoxeter
Compensation: £33,079 - £34,740 per year
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.
About Esland: 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 two-bed 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.
What we can offer a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:
* Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company.
* A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement).
* Routes for progression and the opportunity to undertake a qualification once employed.
* BILD accredited, paid induction training.
* Access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling.
Essential requirements:
* Minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home or learning disability setting.
* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
* In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practice.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Full right to work in the UK with no restrictions.
* Values aligned with Esland’s, including a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare.
* Aged 21 or above (industry regulation).
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 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 discriminatory behaviour or practice.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Individual and Family Services
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