Senior Residential Childrens Support Worker

Location: Droitwich

Shire 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 Droitwich, Worcestershire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week within a specialist service. You would be required to work 8-10 sleeps per month which are paid on top of the salary.

An experienced Senior can be expected to earn up to £36,500 per year.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD.

As a Senior Residential Children’s 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

* Condensed working hours

* Comfortable sleeping-in facilities

* Committed to the continuous development of all staff

* NVQ level 3 and 5 training

Ideally applicants should have the following:

* Previous experience of working with young people

* Experience in 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!

Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,500.00-£36,500.00 per year

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Company events

* Company pension

* Discounted or free food

* Free parking

* On-site parking

* Referral programme

Schedule:

* 12 hour shift

Experience:

* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

* Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)