Childrens Residential Support Worker

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!Esland is committed to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. We are seeking dedicated, enthusiastic residential support workers to join our growing, highly valued team based in Milton Keynes. Our teams act as "professional parents," nurturing and supporting children, providing high levels of care, and enabling them to achieve excellent outcomes. Our homes vary in size and offer therapeutic, EBD, and complex trauma support services.We believe our teams are the best in the industry — if you want to join us, now is the perfect time!A salary of £31,917.6 to £32,540.4 per year, depending on qualifications (based on a pay rate of £12.60 to £12.90 per hour, with approximately 8 sleep shifts per month)Enrolment onto fully funded Level 3/4/5 Children and Young People’s Workforce qualificationEnrolment into Esland pension scheme248 hours of annual leave per yearOpportunities to pick up extra shifts/overtime at an enhanced rateBank holidays paid at time and a halfComprehensive, paid induction training accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training, with ongoing training within the roleExcellent career development opportunities — over 50 colleagues promoted last yearCycle to work schemeA £500 bonus via our ''Refer a Friend'' schemeMonthly recognition awardsCasual dress codeAccess to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-TogetherFood available during shiftsFree parkingA day off for your birthday (in addition to holiday entitlement)Access to a free holiday home in the Peak DistrictThe chance to make a real difference in a child''s lifeQualifications and experience:Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or willingness to undertake this qualification after employmentExperience in a children''s home setting (highly desirable)Passion for nurturing young peopleFlexibility to work 24 to 48-hour shifts (including sleep-ins), with rota provided in advance, likely 2 on, 4 offFull UK driving licence (essential)Candidates must be over 21 to meet industry regulationsSuccessful employment is subject to satisfactory full enhanced disclosure, right to work, and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (costs covered by the company).Esland promotes equal opportunities for all and expects employees to challenge discrimination based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or other ..... full job details .....