Residential Childrens Worker

Job Description:

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Derby.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to 2 children presenting with EBD within a children's home.

This is a permanent position working 1 on 2 off shift pattern. 5 sleep-ins per month on average.

Salary: £14.67 + £70 per sleep in.

Bonus: £250 for a GOOD and £500 for Outstanding with Ofsted.

Shifts: 7:30am - 11pm.

ESSENTIAL: Level 3 Residential Childcare and Full UK driving license.

As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Support the children to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
• Encourage the children to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
• Support the children in all aspects of their daily living.
• 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:

• Employee assistance programme.
• 28 days holiday.
• Full induction programme, including therapeutic training in PACE.

Requirements:

• Full UK driving license.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Right to work (no sponsorship offered)

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