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.  

Our teams are “professional parents’ who are nurturing and supportive, giving our children the highest levels of care and allowing them to achieve amazing outcomes. Our homes vary in size and provide therapeutic, EBD and complex trauma support services.

We are currently seeking dedicated, vibrant and enthusiastic support workers to join our highly valued team near Stafford.

We think that our teams are the best in the industry!  If you want to join us, there has never been a more exciting time! 

About our schools:

We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer:
  • A competitive salary of £30,672 to £31,294 per annum*
  • Routes for progression and the opportunity undergo a qualification once employed
  • BILD accredited, paid induction training 
  • Access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counselling
  • 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 warm, support work environment with a good work-life balance
  • Much more!
*Estimated salary based on an hourly pay rate of £12 to £12.30 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 8 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night)

What we’re looking for:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People or equivalent (highly desirable) or a willingness to undergo this qualification once employed
  • Experience in a children’s home setting (highly desirable)
  • Passion to help nurture young people
  • Flexibility to work 24 to 48 hour shift patterns (including sleep-in) – rota given in advance but 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
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).

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.

We can offer:

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 60 residential children’s and assessment homes, and three schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England. We strive to support our children to achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services.

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