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.
As a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
* 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 commit 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:
* 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.
Ideally applicants should have the following:
* Previous experience of working with young people
* Experience of successfully leading a small team
* Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent