Senior Childrens Residential Support Worker
Brierfield - UK
Job Summary
Location: Brierfield Burnley
Salary: Up to 37834 (depending on qualification held)*
Hours: full time (2 days and 2 sleep nights in a row following by 4 day break)
Apply now and help shape brighter futures for children who need it most.
About the Role
As a Senior Support Worker youll play a key part in the running of the home and the needs of your young person.
- Building strong trusting relationships with children families and professionals
- Supporting care plans and helping young people achieve their goals
- Leading by example and supporting junior colleagues on shift
- Promoting a safe clean and happy home environment
- Encouraging learning development and independence in every child
- Keeping records up to date with care and professionalism
What We Are Looking For
- A minimum of 12 months experience in residential childcare
- A Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent)
- A full UK driving licence essential for transporting young people and attending external meetings
- A calm resilient and compassionate approach to care
- Be able to work shift patterns including sleep ins (rota given in advance but likely to be 2-on 4-off)
- Candidates must have to work in the UK
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.
What We Can Offer
- A competitive salary of 34408 to 37834 per year (depending on qualification held)*
- 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
Apply today and become part of our highly valued team!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
With 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, Bedfo ... View more