Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a specialist service.

Starting salary between £13.50 - £14.50 per annum.

As a Senior residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• To attend staff meetings and supervisions.

• To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.

• To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.

• To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.

• Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.

• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm

• Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.

• Continuous commit 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:

• Opportunity to progress

• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

• Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.

Applicants should have the following:

• Previous experience of working with young people

• Experience of successfully leading a small team

• Full UK driving license.

• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

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

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