Senior Residential Children’s Worker
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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 Pudsey. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with a variety of complex needs 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 40 hours per week plus 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 £33,000 – £40,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins.
Senior Residential Children’s Worker
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:
- Company pension.
- Employee discounts
- Free parking.
- Referral programme.