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, ..... full job details .....