DescriptionDo you want to make a 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, 1 day on 2 days off or 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: £12.95 to £14.00 per hour, days (depending on qualification), £60 per sleep night (equates to approximately £32,644.00 to £34,824.00 per annum). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rateEsland 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 Stoke-on-Trent home is a small group home that offers a homely setting for three young people who need therapeutic placements. 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.What we can offer a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:We know our teams make a big difference and we want them to feel rewarded:We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employedWe offer BILD accredited, paid induction trainingYou will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counsellingA day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!Essential requirements for a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker:A minimum 12 months experience in a children's residential care homeLevel 3 Diploma in Residential ChildcareIn depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, expectations and best practiceA Full driving licence issued in the UKApplicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictionsValues in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcareDue to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or aboveSuccessful 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.About EslandWith over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children's and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.
