Youth Residential Care Specialist

1 month ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Esland Full time
Join Esland and embark on a fulfilling career journey

At Esland, we are committed to transforming the lives of children by delivering exceptional specialist services.

Our dedicated teams act as 'professional parents', providing nurturing and supportive environments that enable our children to receive the highest levels of care and achieve remarkable outcomes. Our residential homes vary in size and offer therapeutic, emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD), and complex trauma support services.

We are currently looking for passionate, dynamic, and enthusiastic support workers to become part of our esteemed team.

We believe our teams are the finest in the sector. If you are interested in joining us, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference.

What we offer to a Youth Residential Care Specialist:We aim to ensure you feel appreciated and supported in your role, which is why we provide:
  • A competitive annual salary ranging from £30,672 to £31,294*
  • Opportunities for career advancement and the chance to pursue qualifications while employed
  • Accredited, paid induction training by BILD
  • Access to a company app offering high street discounts, online medical support, financial guidance, and counseling services
  • A day off to celebrate your birthday (in addition to your holiday allowance)
  • Access to a holiday home in the Peak District for complimentary stays
  • A warm, supportive work environment promoting a healthy work-life balance
  • And much more
*Estimated salary based on an hourly rate of £12 to £12.30 for daytime shifts (depending on qualifications) and an average of 8 sleep-in shifts per month at £60 per sleep night

Essential qualifications for a Youth Residential Care Specialist:
  • Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or a willingness to obtain this qualification upon employment
  • Experience in a children's residential setting (highly desirable)
  • A genuine passion for nurturing young individuals
  • Flexibility to work 24 to 48-hour shift patterns (including sleep-in shifts) - rotas provided in advance, typically 2 on 4 off
  • Full UK driving license (essential)
  • All candidates must be over the age of 21 to comply with industry regulations
Successful employment is contingent upon satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work, and reference checks in accordance with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices (the company will cover the associated costs).

All young individuals are entitled to have their needs met fairly and equitably. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for addressing any behavior or practices that discriminate against any young person or colleague based on race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived differences.

With over 35 years of experience in residential childcare, the Esland group operates more than 60 residential children's and assessment homes, along with three schools, across various regions in England. We are dedicated to supporting our children in achieving their best outcomes through our tailored residential care, education, therapeutic, and activity-led wraparound services.

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