Residential Children’s Support Worker
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based 6 miles from Melton Mowbray, LE14.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a 4 bed children’s home.
This is a permanent position working on average 42 hours per week.
Rate of pay: £12.21 – £16.42 dependent on experience.
Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm and 9:00pm – 8:00am (sleep ins)
Sleep in’s are not every shift and are paid at £60 per sleep.
FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE IS REQUIRED.
NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED.
If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.
As a Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:
- Provide support using a person centred approach.
- Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
- Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
- Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
- Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
- Continuous commitment 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:
- Paid enrollment on to Level 3 residential childcare.
- Good, supportive employers who have a super reputation in the industry.
- Progression pathway to Seniors / Team leaders including funding for extra qualifications.
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.
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