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Standby Healthcare are working with an established leading provider of residential care for children and young people who are seeking a Senior Children's Residential Support Worker.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Children’s Residential Care Support Worker to join a dedicated and growing team who provide a range of residential services to look after and support young people. If you are passionate about making a difference to lives of young people, we would love to hear from you.
This is a permanent full time role. Working on a shift pattern of 2 days on and 4 off, including sleep in shifts.
To be eligible for this role you must have QCF Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent, with 3 years residential children’s home experience.
Sponsorship not available
Duties will include but not be limited to:
· Actively Safeguard and promote the welfare of the young people
· Support with tasks such as quality assurance and regulatory visits
· Ensure the continued assessment of young people and children’s day to day needs
· Be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the shifts
· Planning and facilitating of activities, tasks and health and safety checks
· Direct practical interactions with children and young people including play, activities, cooking, personal care, engaging with the wider community, supporting educational and health needs
To be considered for interview, you must have:
· NVQ Level 3 Children’s residential Or NVQ Level 3/4 Children, Young People & Family Practitioner (essential)
· UK Driving Licence.
· Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children and young people
· Ability to identify the needs of young people and work in a multi-disciplinary team
Must have full rights to work in the UK - Sponsorship is not available
Benefits:
· Paying up to £28,500 per annum depending on experience.
· £500 salary increase upon completion of probation
· £500 salary increase per year for every 1 year of service after passing your probation
· £200 refer a friend scheme
· £60 sleep in shift rate
· 224hrs holiday allowance and additional leave increments after 1 years’ service
· Birthday rewards scheme including 8 hours off for your birthday (on top of your annual leave allowance)
· Enhanced overtime allowance of 1.5
· Voucher scheme for Bank holiday and festive period working
· Genuine investment throughout every stage of your career, with the opportunity to complete fully funded NVQ
If the above sounds like something you would be interested in, please don’t hesitate to apply or call the office to discuss on (phone number removed).
We can’t wait to hear from you and begin our Standby journey together!
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