Senior Residential Children's Worker - Cheddar, United Kingdom - Shire Healthcare

Shire Healthcare
Shire Healthcare
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Cheddar, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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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
Cheddar, Somerset.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with
social, emotional and behavioral 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
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 and your level 3 NVQ.

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
£28,500 - £29,500 plus sleep ins.
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:

  • Real progression opportunities into management roles
  • A chance to join a top provider of children's services


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



INDRESS
Reference: 1623


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£28,500.00-£29,500.00 per year


Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)
  • Level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 1623
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