Description
Do you really want to make a positive impact on our young people's lives and help empower them to flourish and grow? Are you able to build positive and trusting relationships within our supportive and nurturing homes? If so, we are looking for you to join our highly valued teams. Don't delay! Apply today to start a truly rewarding career!
Department: Residential
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Blakelow Bank - Macclesfield
Compensation: £35,848 - £39,274 / year
Hours: Full time, Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Sunday (with sleep nights); Week 2 - Friday, Saturday (with sleep nights); Week 3 - Wednesday, Thursday (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas given in advance. Must be flexible to cover if required.
Pay rate: £13.80 to £15.45 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £35,848.00 to £39,274.00 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 beautiful solo home in Macclesfield offers a homely setting for one young person who needs a therapeutic placement. Our teams support their young person with all of their domestic needs, education, socialisation skills while learning new things and experiencing fun activities and excursions together. We can offer educational places in our schools where our young people can engage in a more personalised education plan to help them thrive and reach their full potential.
What we can offer
* 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)
* We offer routes for progression and the opportunity to undergo a qualification once employed
* 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
Essential requirements
* A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
* 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).
Equality and Diversity
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.
Current pay rate is £12.95 to £14.00 until 01.04.2026.
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