Senior Residential children's worker

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 based in Heanor, Derbyshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children presenting with EBD within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

This is a permanent position working 10 shifts per months along with sleep ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £12.98 – £13.94 per hour + £80 per sleep in.

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:

Continuous training throughout.
Supporting management team with a wealth of experience within a children’s residential home.
Clear pathway to progression.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

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