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Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Children's Support Worker looking for a rewarding career?
Our client, based in Heanor or Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and provide exceptional care and support to young people aged 11-18 with complex needs, including autism.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive Salary: 27,592.24 per annum (inclusive of 1 sleep-in per week), with a starting base rate of 12.58 - 13.33 per hour (25,512.24 - 27,033.24 annually).
- Career Growth: Planned career development, ongoing training, and support to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Care.
- Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, on-site parking, a "Thank-you" reward system (high-street vouchers), sleep-in allowance, and comprehensive staff well-being support including on-site mental health first aiders.
- Meaningful Work: Create a "home from home" environment and participate in exciting activities like theatre trips, sports, and amusement park visits.
- Salary Uplifts: 500 increase after your first year, another 500 after your second year, with further increments based on experience and responsibilities.
About You:
- You have at least 1 year of experience in a similar residential childcare setting.
- You possess a strong understanding of autism and challenging behaviours.
- You hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
- You have a valid driving licence.
- You are passionate about safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people.
- You are able to work a mixture of early, late and full day shifts including some weekends and bank holidays.
Your Role:
As a Senior Children's Support Worker, you will:
- Provide safe, stimulating care and support to young people with complex needs.
- Create a nurturing and supportive "home from home" environment.
- Participate in a wide range of activities with the young people.
- Support the young people within the classroom setting.
- Carry out sleep in duties.
Shift Patterns:
- Early: 07:30-15:00
- Late: 14:30-22:00 or sleep-in
- Full: 07:30-22:00 or sleep-in
Ready to Join Us?
Apply Today and Make a Positive Impact!
