Company: SHIRE HEALTHCARE
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £13.62 - £14/hour
We are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker in Chevington, Suffolk.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a solo bed children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.
This is a permanent position working 38 hours per week plus sleep in's.
Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need a Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £13.62 - £14.00 per hour + £64.00 per sleep. On average 5 sleep in's per month.
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:
* Clear pathway to Deputy manager position.
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Supportive company.
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson