Senior Residential Children\'s Worker

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 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, and behavioural difficulties within a children\’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week with additional sleep ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting. 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 £30,500 – £32,500 per year inclusive of sleeps

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. xiskglj

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

* Progression Opportunities

* Enrolment onto level 3 or 5

* Free Parking

* Health and Wellbeing Scheme

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

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

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,000.00-£32,500.00 per year

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Discounted or free food

* Free parking

* Health & wellbeing programme

* On-site parking

Schedule:

* 12 hour shift

Experience:

* Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

* Driving Licence (preferred)

* Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person