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 Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 36 hours per week within a specialist service.
The hourly rate ranges between £13.50 - £15.50 per hour dependent on experience.
NO SLEEP IN's.
Shifts: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Weekend work is usually 1 - 2 per week.
If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD.
Responsibilities:
1. To attend staff meetings and supervisions.
2. 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.
3. To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
4. To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
5. Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
6. Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
7. Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.
8. Continuous commit to professional development.
9. To be willing to cover other homes when required.
10. Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.
Benefits:
1. Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager.
2. Comfortable sleeping-in facilities.
3. Committed to the continuous development of all staff.
4. Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Previous experience of working with young people.
2. Experience of successfully leading a small team.
3. Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
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