Senior Residential Children’s Worker
Posted 13/05/2024 by Shire Healthcare
We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Bradford. 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.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £26,000-£30,000 per year inclusive of sleeps.
As a Senior Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include:
- Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
- Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
- Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
- Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
- Provide support using a person centred approach.
- Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
- Continuous commitment 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:
- Sick Pay
- Free meals on shift
- Progression opportunities
- Enrolment onto a level 3 or 4 in residential childcare
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Lane.
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- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- ASAP
- Contract Length:
- Permanent
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
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- Job ID:
- 219149699
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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