Residential Childrens Worker

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