Job Description
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Newcastle. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.\nThis is a permanent position working 40 hours per week plus sleep-ins.
Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children’s Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children’s Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.\nAlongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £25,000 - £30,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins.\nAs a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:\n * Provide support using a person centred approach.\n * Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.\n * Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.\n * Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.\n * Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.\n * Continuous commitment to professional development.\n * To be willing to cover other homes when required.\n * Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.\nOur client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:\n * Progression opportunities.\n * Meals on shift.\n * Market leading training.\n * Paid enrolment onto Level 3 qualifications.\nTo take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Lane.\nNot for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus