DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to start your next adventure? Apply to become a Children’s Adventure Care Worker with Esland and be part of something extraordinary!
Hours: 4 days on, 6 days off (with sleep nights). We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work. Rotas are given in advance.
Pay rate: £38,475 to £40,815 per annum.* Includes opportunities to pick up extras shifts / overtime at an enhanced rate.
Located on the outskirts of Lutterworth, The Willows offers a lifeline to young people between 7 and 18 years old who are in crisis.
This two-bed service offers immediate intervention and trauma-informed, therapeutic support. Over a 12 week placement, our young people are given security, support, and stabilisation in a nurturing and peaceful environment.
Every placement provides PACE principle residential care, access to education and participation in outdoor/adventure activities.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE CARE WORKER:

• Experience in a children’s residential care home (highly desirable)
• A level 3 (or above) diploma in residential childcare (desirable)
• Experience within care, education, mental health support and/or youth activities (essential)
• A Full driving licence issued in the UK (essential)
• Applicants must have full right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential)
• Values in line with Esland’s, such as taking a therapeutic, person-centred approach to childcare (essential)
• A keen interest in outdoor and adventure activities (essential)
• Due to industry regulations, applicants must be aged 21 or above (essential)
  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.
  Estimated salary based on a pay rate of £12.75 to £13.75 per hour for days (depending on qualifications held) and working 12 sleep-nights per month on average (at £60 per sleep night)
  *Terms and conditions apply

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

As a Children’s Adventure Care Worker, you will be a nurturing and supportive presence, providing vital therapeutic care and helping our young people to achieve amazing outcomes. In your role, you will:

• Support children and young people in a residential care setting
• Create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can flourish
• Plan and take part in exciting activities—from outdoor adventures to creative projects
• Be a positive role model, helping build confidence, resilience, and life skills
• Work as part of a passionate, supportive team that values every voice

We want you to feel valued and supported in your role and as such, we offer a number of benefits, incentives and inhouse support such as:

• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a company holiday home based in the Peak District, where you can stay for free!**
• Comprehensive training and support
• Enhanced pay rates for overtime and bank holidays*