Senior Residential Children's Support Worker
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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 Derby.
Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service.
The hourly rate is between £15.20 - £15.90 per hour + £70 per sleep in.
There is a bonus for Ofsted GOOD or OUSTANDING ratings.
1 shift on 2 shifts off -7:30am - 11pm.
5 sleeps per month on average.
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 to a Deputy Manager
- Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
- 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.
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