Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week within a children's home.
The hourly rate is between £14.00 - £16.00 per hour.
Shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. This role has NO SLEEP IN's.
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
* Enrolment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.
Ideally applicants should have the following:
* Previous experience of working with young people
* Experience of successfully leading a small team
* Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent
* Hold a Full UK drivers licence
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!
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Salary description
£14.00 - £16.00 per hour