Residential Children’s Worker
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Residential Children’s Worker
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 Alston. 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.
Residential Children’s Worker
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins. 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 £32,000 – £37,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins.
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.