Senior Residential Support Worker

Posted 3 days ago by Shire Healthcare

Location:
Shropshire
Salary/Rate:
£34,000 - £38,000/annum

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 Tamworth. 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 working 40 hours per week with additional sleep ins. 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 up to £38.000 inclusive of 6 sleep ins per month.

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:

  • Progression Opportunities
  • Enrolment onto level 3 or 5
  • Free Parking
  • Health and Wellbeing Scheme

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

REF: (phone number removed)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
3245379
Job ID:
223639053

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