Residential Children's Support Worker - Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom - Shire Healthcare

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    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 Taunton, Somerset. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, 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. 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 £22,000 - £24,000 plus sleep ins paid at £60.

    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:
    • Real opportunities to progress into Senior roles
    • fully funded training and qualifications
    • Enhanced overtime rate
    • Free parking
    To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott Austin.

    Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

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