Job title: Children’s Senior registered Support Worker Pay: From £26,931.84 - £28,431.84 depending on experience. Plus an average of £2,080 per year in sleeps Hours: Full time permanent. Based on 39 hours per week Location: Ilkeston Introduction: P4 Recruitment are partnering with a client in Ilkeston to find a Senior Children’s Residential Support Worker who is dedicated to providing exceptional, person-centred care for young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated learning difficulties. Are you passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you 'Home from home’ environment - opportunities to participate in activities with the YPs including theatre and cinema visits, sporting activities, arts and crafts, country walks, and days out. Company benefits: Refer a friend Blue light card which allows you to discounts to the biggest brands. Annual salary uplift of £500 on successfully completing the first year in the role, further £500 salary uplift for completing the second year with further increments offered in recognition of experience or additional responsibilities to a maximum of the top of the band. (pro rata for part time). Training package with the support to help you complete level 3 diploma in children’s residential care Free meals & free onsite parking sleep-in allowance in addition to the annual salary staff wellbeing support Alternate weekends Hours and shift patterns A combination of early shifts, late shifts and full days with occasional sleep-in duties. All positions include working some weekends and bank holidays. Early 07:30-15:00 Late 14:30- 22.00 or sleep Full 07:30- 22:00 or sleep Daily responsibilities and shift patterns Assist in the development of new techniques and approaches to the childcare provision To promote, safeguard and protect the welfare of each young person Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with the young people that will promote their sense of security Provide firm, consistent, and fair boundaries in respect of their behaviour and employ appropriate and agreed sanctions Assist Young People in the development and sustaining of positive social networks with adults and other peer groups To assist and support Young People through the process of leaving care Encourage Young People to develop their full educational and vocational attainment To always work within the principles of the therapeutic parenting model Essential requirements level 3 diploma in children’s residential care or equivalent. Currently working in children services with 2 years’ experience or already in a senior position. Holding a valid driving licence is essential/ company carpool available. Desirable requirements Enhanced DBS on the update service Understanding of Autism/Physical/Emotional/Social Needs of Young People If the above sounds like you we would like to hear from you. Good luck with your job search.