Residential Children’s Worker – waking night
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Residential Children’s Worker – waking night
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Worker based in Durham. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties 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 36 hours per week. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £13.00-£14.50 per hour on a waking night basis.
Residential Children’s Worker – waking night
As a Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:
- Provide support using a person centred approach.
- Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
- Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
- Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
- 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:
- Progression opportunities.
- Meals on shift.
- Market leading training.
- Paid enrolment onto Level 3 qualifications.
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Lane.
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