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 Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 36 hours per week within a specialist service.

The hourly rate ranges between £13.50 - £15.50 per hour dependent on experience.
NO SLEEP IN's.

Shifts: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Weekend work is usually 1 - 2 per week.

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