Apricus Resourcing are looking for a Housing Support Worker for an ongoing locum role based within a charity in Macclesfield.

DescriptionDo you want to make a difference to a child's life? Become a highly valued Senior Children's Residential Support Worker and join us for a truly rewarding career!Pay rate: £32,644 - £34,824 per annum (based on 8 sleeps per month and an hourly rate of £12.95 - £14.00 per hour). Opportunities to pick up overtime at enhanced rate.Hours: 173 hours per month - the most common shift pattern is 2 days on, 4 days off, with sleep in's (shifts may vary). Rotas given in advance. We are a 365 day a year service due to the nature of our work.Essential requirements:Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare qualification and experience of working in Children's Residential Care.Full UK driving licence.The right to work in the UK.Due to industry regulations, applicants must be over 21.Esland are driven to changing children's' lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.We are looking for nurturing and supportive people, who can give our children high levels of care and allow them to achieve amazing outcomes.Benefits:We offer routes for progression and the opportunity undergo further qualifications within Residential Childcare once employedWe offer BILD accredited, paid induction trainingYou will have access to a company app that provides high street discounts, online medical support, financial advice and counsellingAn additional day off for your birthdayAccess to a holiday home in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!The Role:Our homes offer crisis intervention and trauma informed therapeutic care. Our young people receive the highest quality residential care and take part in recreational activities tailored to the child's interests e.g. cinema, swimming and sports, etc.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.About EslandWith over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children's and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.With over 800 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound.