Senior Residential Children's 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 Northampton.
Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 40 hours per week within a 3 bed residential EBD home.
Hourly rate: £15.34 + £70.50 per sleep in.
Shifts: 8am – 11pm with a sleep in.
FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE AND LEVEL 3 RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE IS ESSENTIAL.
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:
* Extra 8 hrs annual leave for your birthday.
* Overtime rate of £2.50 extra per hour after 160hrs per month
* Annual Appraisal Bonus, Probation Bonus, Ofsted Bonus .
Applicants should have the following:
* Previous experience of working with young people.
* Full UK driving license.
* Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
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 Jack.
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