Children's Support Worker

Shire Healthcare; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real opportunities to progress into 
a

fully funded training and quals

Free meals at work

Free parking

Job summary

Shire Healthcare in partnership with a provider of children's services invites applications for a permanent Residential Children's Worker based in Exeter, Devon. You will join a supportive team helping children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in a children's home.

This 40-hour-per-week role offers a salary between £28,000 and £30,000 plus sleep-ins paid at £70. No prior experience is essential, and there are real progression opportunities into Senior roles, with fully funded

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Permanent 40 hours per week.
• Salary £28,000 - £30,000 plus sleep-ins paid at £70.
• Supportive progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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 Exeter, Devon. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with social, 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 40 hours per week. Previous experience is not essential, so if you are looking to start your career as a Residential Children's Worker, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. If you are already an established Residential Children's Worker, our client may be able to offer progression into a Senior Role as and when the time is right.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £28,000 - £30,000 plus sleep ins paid at £70.

Responsibilities

• 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 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:

• Real opportunities to progress into Senior roles
• fully funded training and qualifications
• Free meals at work
• Free parking