Senior Residential Children’s Worker
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker in Luton, Bedfordshire.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a BRAND NEW children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.
This is a permanent position working on average 39 hours per week plus sleep ins.
The role is £12.33 – £14.35 per hour, depending on experience.
This role will include sleep-ins , paid at an additional £50.00 per night.
Level 3 residential childcare completed or working towards is essential.
As a Senior Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:
- Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
- Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
- Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
- Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
- Provide support using a person centred approach.
- 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:
- Clear pathway to Deputy manager position.
- Good supportive Registered Manager.
- Good in house training.
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.
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