Senior Residential Support 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 Tamworth. 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 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 up to £38.000 inclusive of 6 sleep ins per month. 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: £34,000.00-£38,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Discounted or free food * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * On-site parking