Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker
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 Northampton.
Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 166 hours per month on average within a 3 bed residential EBD home.
Salary: £28,000 per annum + £50 per sleep in.
Shifts: 8am – 11pm with a sleep in(1 on, 2 off rota)
FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE AND LEVEL 3 RESINDEITAL CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD.
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:
- Extra 8 hrs annual leave for your birthday.
- Overtime rate of £2.50 extra per hour after 160hrs per month
- Annual Appraisal Bonus, Probation Bonus, Ofsted Bonus .
Applicants should have the following:
- Previous experience of working with young people.
- 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!
Apply today for more information or to speak to Tom Wilson.
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