Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker
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Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker near Grantham. The role involves supporting children with EBD, leading a team, and ensuring the welfare of young people. The position is full-time, 42 hours per week, with an hourly rate of £14.00 plus £45 per sleep. A Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare qualification and a driving license are essential.
Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker
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[Employer hidden] are working in partnership with a provider of children’s servicesand have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based 15 minutes from Grantham.
Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 42 hours per week within a specialist service.
The hourly rate is £14.00 per hour + £45 per sleep.
Shifts: 2 on 4 off rota.
8:00am – 11:00pm then sleep.
Weekend work is usually 1 – 2 per week.
DRIVING LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL.
Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare is essential.
If successful, you will be working as part of a teamproviding 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:
- Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager
- Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
- Committed to the continuous development of all staff
- Enrollment 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
Not for you? If you are registered with [Employer hidden] 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 [contact hidden].
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