SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Children's support worker

Shire Healthcare
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD17 1LA, England

Salary

£13.27 - £14.95 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • We are seeking a Residential Children's Worker for a permanent position in Watford, Hertfordshire, working with children with mental health difficulties and EBD.
  • The role involves providing support in a nurturing environment, with no previous experience required, making it suitable for those starting their careers.
  • The position offers a salary of £13.27 per hour plus £40 for sleep-ins, with a commitment of 37 hours per week.
  • A driver's license and access to a vehicle are mandatory for this role, as responsibilities include supporting children in daily living and community integration.
  • The employer provides opportunities for progression, including potential advancement to senior roles, along with various benefits such as increased pay for unsociable hours and good pension contributions.

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Watford, Hertfordshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with mental health difficulties and 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. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £13.27 per hour + £40 sleep ins.

DRIVERS LICENSE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE IS COMPULSORY!

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide support using a person centred approach.
  • Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
  • Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
  • Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
  • 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 payment for unsociable hours.
  • Good pension payments.
  • Progression pathway to Seniors / Team leaders.

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

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

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a CV-Library account will be created for you. CV-Library's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy will apply.