Senior Residential Support Worker - children's home

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 Rotherham within their short-breaks service. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with a variety of complex needs 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 40 hours per week plus 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 between £16.00 - £17.50 per hour.

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:

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Progression opportunities.

• Additional leave purchase.

• Flexible working patterns.

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

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