Job Title: Senior Residential Support Worker
Location: Herne Bay, Kent
Salary: up to £31,000
Shift pattern : Long days | Sleeps | Full time
Enhanced rates of pay for over time!!
We are excited to be hiring for experienced Senior Residential Children's Support Workers to join our client's service based in Herne Bay, Kent.
This is a Residential Children's home, EBD 4 bed home, specialising in the care and support for young people, promoting independence and protection.
Consideration will be given to experienced Support Workers who wish to progress!!!!!
Excellent training provided including the opportunity to complete your NVQ Level 3 and 5, Excellent career progression opportunities!
Main duties:
* To assist the Home Manager and Deputy Manager to in achieve the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose and uphold the organisation's Mission Statement and Values
* To support and manage the staff team to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people
* To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate
* To ensure each shift is planned and resources allocated
* To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people
* To offer supervision and support to staff in line with National Minimum Standards and as directed by the Registered Manager and/or the Deputy Manager
Senior RSW position requirements:
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Equivalent, Children & Young Peoples Workforce
* 1-2 years of working within a Residential Ofsted environment- preferred
* Experience of working with children and young people ages 8-18 years with EBD
* Have experienced challenging young people
* Strong knowledge around Ofsted regulations
* Ideally hold full UK drivers licence
If this is of interest to you, APPLY TODAY!