Children's Residential Support Worker
Birch House - GainsboroughOn-site
AI Summary
Provides high-quality care and emotional support to children in a residential setting, helping with daily routines and planning activities as a positive role model.
About this role
Make a real difference - Join us as a Children’s Residential Support Worker!
Are you passionate about helping children thrive? At Esland, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Join our team and start a truly rewarding career where you’ll make a lasting impact.
Pay rate: £32,242.00 - £32,865 per annum (based on 6 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £13.45 - £13.75 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.
Hours: 173 hours per month - the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in’s (shifts may vary). Rotas provided in advance.
Work that matters: We’re a 365-day service because children need us every day.
Work that matters: We’re a 365-day service because children need us every day.
Key Responsibilities
- A nurturing, patient, and resilient person who truly cares.
Essential requirements:- Full UK driving licence
- The right to work in the UK
- Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Career growth: Clear progression routes to Senior Support Worker and Management roles - we had over 100 internal promotions last year!
Training: Paid, BILD-accredited induction and the chance to gain qualifications in Residential Childcare
Perks:
Training: Paid, BILD-accredited induction and the chance to gain qualifications in Residential Childcare
Perks:
- Free access to our Peak District holiday home!
- Birthday day off, cycle-to-work scheme, monthly recognition awards.
- High street discounts, online GP, financial advice & counselling via our company app.
- Casual dress, free meals on shift.
Benefits
Our home is a warm, welcoming space for three amazing children who love to stay active and creative. Here, you’ll help them enjoy activities such as:
- Arts and crafts and nail painting
- Football matches and board games
- Movie nights and shopping trips
- Nature walks and getting their hair done
Every day brings new opportunities to create positive experiences and lasting memories.
What you'll do:
- Provide high-quality care and emotional support to children in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Every day is different - from helping with daily routines to planning fun activities tailored to the children’s interests.
- Most importantly, you’ll be a positive role model who helps them achieve amazing outcomes.
Ready to make a difference?
Join a team that’s passionate about changing children’s lives for the better. Apply today and start your journey with Esland!
(Employment subject to Enhanced DBS, right-to-work, and reference checks - costs covered by us).
Skills
Behaviour ManagementBILD-accredited InductionCase RecordingChild ProtectionCrisis InterventionEnhanced DBS CheckFirst AidResidential Childcare QualificationsRight-to-work VerificationRisk AssessmentSafeguarding
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