Senior Residential Children's Support Worker
8 days ago
Peterborough
Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service. Starting salary between £13.50 - £14.50 per annum. As a Senior residential Children’s Support 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, • Committed to the continuous development of all staff, • Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management. Applicants should have the following: • Previous experience of working with young people, • Experience of successfully leading a small team, • Full UK driving license., • Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent 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! To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack. Ref: (phone number removed)