Senior Residential Children's Worker

Shire are now working in partnership with a provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Chevington, just outside Bury St Edmunds. If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children within a 2* bed children's home presenting with learning disabilties. * The hourly rate: £13.90 - £14.37 per hour + £65.00 per sleep in. (Sleeps are 6-8 per month) Shifts are 16.5 hours shifts including a sleep: 9:30am - 11:00pm, sleep, 7:00am-10:00am. Full UK driving license and Level 3 Residential Childcare are compulsory. As a Senior Residential Children’s 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 Applicants should have the following: * Previous experience of working with young people * Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in children’s workforce or equivalent * Hold a Full UK drivers licence 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! To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Jack. Ref: (phone number removed)