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 Derby.

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

The hourly rate is between £15.20 – £15.90 per hour + £70 per sleep in.

There is a bonus for Ofsted GOOD or OUSTANDING ratings.

1 shift on 2 shifts off (7:30 am – 11 pm).

5 sleeps per month on average.

Responsibilities

• 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 commitment to professional development.
• To be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager.
• Comfortable sleeping‑in facilities.
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff.
• Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.

Qualifications

• 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.

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