Overview
Department: Residential
Location: Villa Farm - Shifnal
Compensation: £34,084 - £37,509 / year (including 10 sleeps per month paid at £60 per sleep and an hourly rate of £12.95 to £14.60 per hour depending on qualification). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.
Role and Description
Are you an experienced children\'s support worker who is looking for a new adventure? Then join our highly valued team and start a truly rewarding career!
Hours: 173 hours per month - shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep ins. Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.
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 the best quality care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes.
Responsibilities
The role at Vila Farm is a beautiful four bedded home offering crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. 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.
Essential requirements
* A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care home
* 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
We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded for their hard work and dedication.
Benefits of becoming a Senior 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 complete Level 4/5 Residential Childcare qualifications
* BILD accredited, paid induction training
* Access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
The role continued
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.
For more information about Esland, visit www.esland.co.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
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