Residential Children’s Support Worker
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Residential Children’s Support Worker
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Stafford. 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 39 hours per week plus sleep ins. 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 up to £32,000 (Inclusive of sleep ins)
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Condensed working week
- Brilliant internal progression opportunities
- Opportunity to complete a level 5 qualification
- Free meals on shift
Job Features
Job Category: Children's Residential