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Kindly be advised that our client does not provide sponsorship for this position in the UK.
Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking for a new rewarding challenge with a large and growing organisation? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Package Description:
- Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker - Children's Homes
- Location: Wootton, Bedfordshire
- Salary : 13.60 - 14.20* per hour (30,580.00 - 34,797.00)
Including - 62.64 per sleep-in (working approx. 4-8 sleep ins per month, 3,000-6,000pa)
- Requirement: Full UK Driving licence and
- Level 3 qualification in Caring for Children and Young People.
- Contract Type : Full time - 39 hours a week and sleep ins as per rota.
About the Client
Our client provides innovative care and education services to children and young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties. At our friendly and caring residential home, we strive to make every day extraordinary for the children we care for and support.
What We Offer:
- Full induction and introductory program
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Enhanced pay scales based on qualifications and experience.
- Enhanced company maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Benefits program
- NEST Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check paid for by us.
- 28 days annual leave including Bank Holiday entitlement.
About the Role:
- Work with the team to promote and support the young people in our care in leading a life of positive development by providing a safe and nurturing environment.
- Ensure day-to-day management is facilitated in a professional and competent manner and support the Service Manager in providing the best quality care.
- Lead a team along with other professionals to provide the therapeutic care and support needed for each individual child.
- Record events and observations, progress reports, preparing and implementing care plans and records.
- Act as a positive role model to colleagues and children to meet their everyday living needs, developing trusting relationships that create recovery, growth, and lasting change.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience or knowledge of child-centred, therapeutic models.
- A minimum of 12 months experience and a Level 3 qualification in residential childcare.
- Great communication skills, naturally caring, flexible, and resilient.
- Highly energetic, calm under pressure, and able to manage sometimes challenging situations.
- Flexibility to work shifts and sleep-ins in caring for the children.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, apply now to become a Senior Residential Support Worker in Wootton, Bedfordshire, we are happy to have an informal chat over the phone to provide any clarification that you may require - Please contact Lakshmi at (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) (option 3)
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