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, Probation Bonus, Ofsted Bonus . Applicants should have the following: * Previous experience of working with young people. * Full UK driving license. * Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. 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! Apply today for more information or to speak to Jack. Ref: (phone number removed)