Childrens Residential Support Worker in Kettering

Department

Residential

Employment Type

Permanent – Full Time

Location

Emu House – Kettering

Compensation

£34,402 – £35,025 per year (based on qualifications)

Overview

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career! Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best‑in‑class specialist services. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic residential support worker to join our growing, highly valued team based in Weldon. Our teams act as professional parents who nurture and support our children, giving them high levels of care and allowing them to achieve amazing outcomes. Our homes vary in size and provide therapeutic, EBD and complex trauma support services.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the young person’s care plans and risk assessments, including review and implementation.
• Form effective relationships with young people, their families (if appropriate) and external agencies.
• Ensure the home is kept clean and tidy, adhering to the cleaning rota system and encouraging participation where appropriate.
• Maintain and promote good quality records with supervision and advice from shift supervisors and managers.
• Maintain and promote residential care to the high levels of professionalism expected by Esland and Ofsted.
• Contribute to the educational and social development of each young person and assist with implementation of Individual Education Programs.
• Meet the emotional and physical needs of our young people and maximise opportunities for their development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable). Willingness to undertake this qualification once employed is acceptable.
• Experience in a children’s home setting (highly desirable).
• Passion to help nurture young people.
• Flexibility to work 24‑48 hour shift patterns (including sleep‑in). Rotas are given in advance and likely to be 2 on 4 off.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• All candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations.

Processing and Compliance

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).

Equal Opportunities

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.

Benefits

• A salary of £34,402 to £35,025 per year, based on qualifications (pay rate £13.45 to £13.75 per hour and average of 8 sleeps per month).
• Enrolment onto the fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualification.
• Enrolment into Esland pension scheme.
• 248 hours annual leave per year.
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts / overtime at enhanced rate.
• Bank holidays paid at time and a half.
• Comprehensive, paid induction training accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training and ongoing training within the role.
• Fantastic opportunities for career development – promoted over 50 colleagues last year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A £500 bonus via our “Refer a Friend” scheme.
• Monthly recognition awards.
• Casual dress code.
• Access to big‑brand deals and discounts via the employee benefits scheme E‑Together.
• Food available whilst on shift.
• Free parking.
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement).
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District free of charge on the company.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life.