Overview
Join to apply for the Senior Children\'s Residential Support Worker - Learning Difficulties role at Esland.
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.
Responsibilities
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. The role involves supporting two young people with learning disabilities in a therapeutic, person-centred environment. You will assist with domestic needs, education, socialisation skills, and planning 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
* A 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
* A Full driving licence issued in the UK
* Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions
* 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.
Job details
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Foxbrook House - Uttoxeter
Reporting To: Tracey Bray
Compensation: £33,079 - £34,740 / year
Recommended experience level: Mid-Senior level
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