Senior Residential Children’s Worker

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Worker based in Chevington, just outside Bury St Edmunds.

The hourly rate: £13.90 – £14.37 per hour + £65.00 per sleep in. (Sleeps are 6-8 per month)

Shifts are 16.5 hours shifts including a sleep: 9:30am – 11:00pm, sleep, 7:00am-10:00am.

Full UK driving licence and Level 3 Residential Childcare are compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people 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 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.
• Continue to commit to professional development.
• Be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with young people.
• Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce or equivalent.
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.

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