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 St Helens, Merseyside. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with autism and learning disabilities within a children’s home. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £37,870 per year. This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the residential childcare sector and already completed a level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare.
Senior Residential Children’s Worker
If you are already an established Senior, our client may be able to offer progression into a Deputy Manager Role in the near future.
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 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:
- Career progression opportunities
- Committed to the continuous development of all staff
- NVQ level 5 enrolment
- Enhanced overtime rate
- Free Meals on shift
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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