Senior Residential Children's Worker

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 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. 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 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 £30,500 - £32,500 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 :
• 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 : £31,000.00-£32,500.00 per year Benefits :
• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking Schedule :
• 12 hour shift Experience :
• Residential Childcare : 2 years (preferred) Licence / Certification :
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent (preferred) Work Location : In person