Senior Residential Children's Support Worker

*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 *Corby, Northamptonshire.*

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Our client is offering applicants a *full-time* position, *39 hours per week* within a specialist service.
*The hourly rate is between £13.00 - £13.50 per hour + £63 per sleep in. On average each staff work 4-6 sleeps per month.*
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*
* *Hold a Full UK drivers license*
Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!
Apply today for more information or to speak to Tom Wilson.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person