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Senior children's support worker

Shire Healthcare
Posted a month ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Hertford, Hertfordshire SG14 1JA, England

Salary

£16.67 - £18.1 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Hertford, Hertfordshire, working with children with EBD in a supportive environment.
  • This role requires a Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent, but previous senior experience is not essential.
  • The position involves working 37 hours per week plus 6 sleep-ins per month, with a salary ranging from £16.67 to £18.10 per hour plus £40 per sleep-in.
  • A driving license and access to a vehicle are compulsory for this role, which includes responsibilities such as safeguarding children and supporting staff.
  • The employer offers numerous benefits, including a good company pension and a clear career path to management.

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 Hertford, Hertfordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD 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 37 hours per week plus 6 sleep ins per month.

Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need your Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. 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 between £16.67 - £18.10 per hour + £40 per sleep in.

DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE IS COMPULSORY.

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:

  • Increase hourly rate after 10pm.
  • Good company pension.
  • Good career path to management.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.

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