Senior Residential Childrens Support Worker
hace 1 mes
Droitwich
Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Droitwich, Worcestershire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month which are paid on top of the salary. An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £36,500 per year. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD. As a Senior Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include: • To attend staff meetings and supervisions., • To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead., • To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters., • To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures., • Providing support with reference to person centred support plans., • Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm, • Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times., • Continuous commit to professional development, • To be willing to cover other homes when required, • Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: • Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager, • Condensed working hours, • Comfortable sleeping-in facilities, • Committed to the continuous development of all staff, • NVQ level 3 and 5 training Ideally applicants should have the following: • Previous experience of working with young people, • Experience in successfully leading a small team, • Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent, • Hold a Full UK drivers licence Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment! Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant Ref: (phone number removed) Job Type: Full-time Pay: £35,500.00-£36,500.00 per year Benefits: • Casual dress, • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Free parking, • On-site parking, • Referral programme Schedule: • 12 hour shift Experience: • Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: • Driving Licence (preferred), • Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)