Children's Adventure Care Worker
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Children's Adventure Care Worker at Esland provides therapeutic care and intervention for young people in a residential setting, planning activities and supporting emotional healing and personal development.
About this role
Be the stability a young person needs. Join Esland as a Children’s Adventure Care Worker and help shape brighter futures through care, intervention and activities.
Hours: 4 days on, 6 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas are given in advance.
This is a temporary role to cover maternity leave, but may lead to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Pay rate: £40,464 to £42,804 per annum.* Includes opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate
Woodside Farm is a beautifully renovated property based in the countryside outside Shifnal, providing an excellent setting for a therapeutic assessment home. Using a trauma-informed approach, the team provides intervention care that supports emotional healing and personal development for up to two young people at a time.
This is a temporary role to cover maternity leave, but may lead to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Pay rate: £40,464 to £42,804 per annum.* Includes opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate
Woodside Farm is a beautifully renovated property based in the countryside outside Shifnal, providing an excellent setting for a therapeutic assessment home. Using a trauma-informed approach, the team provides intervention care that supports emotional healing and personal development for up to two young people at a time.
Over a 12 week placement, our assessment strategy helps us understand what is truly right for a young person and their needs
Every placement provides PACE principles, therapeutic care, access to education and the opportunity to participate in an outdoor adventure programme.
The work and commitment of our teams, helps us to determine what support a young person requires and defines their next steps.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for a nurturing and supportive person, who can give our children high levels of therapeutic care and help them to achieve amazing outcomes. In your role, you will:
- Support 8 to 18 year olds in a residential care setting
- Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can flourish
- Plan and take part in exciting activities—from outdoor adventures to creative projects
- Be a positive role model, helping build confidence, resilience, and life skills
- Work as part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer a number of benefits, incentives and inhouse. Our benefits include (but are not limited to):
- A 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!
- A casual dress code
- Free food while you are on shift
- Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays**
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training (accredited by the Bild Association)
- Career development opportunities – we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program, Online GP, healthcare and cashback, discounts and gift vouchers (through our employee rewards app)
- Monthly recognition awards
Benefits
- Experience in a children's residential care home (highly desirable)
- A level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (desirable)
- Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities (essential)
- A Full driving licence issued in the UK (essential)
- Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential)
- Values in line with Esland's, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare (essential)
- A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities (essential)
- Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential)
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.
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.
*Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £13.60 to £14.60 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night)
**Terms and conditions apply
Apply today to become part of our highly valued team!
Skills
Bild Association Accredited TrainingFull Enhanced DisclosureFull UK Driving LicenceOutdoor Adventure ProgrammePACE PrinciplesResidential ChildcareSafer Recruitment PracticesTherapeutic CareTrauma-informed Care
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