Children's support worker

Shire Healthcare; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of children's services is seeking a Residential Children's Worker for a permanent position in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. The role involves supporting children with emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD) in a new three-bed residential home. Expect numerous benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

28 days holiday

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Commitment to professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support using a person-centred approach.
• Encourage children to integrate with the local community.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion of harm.

Skills

Driving License

Professional Development

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 Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a BRAND NEW 3 bed children's home.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week as well as sleep in's.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between GBP12.21 - GBP13.00 per hour plus GBP50 per sleep in.

DRIVING LICENSE ESSENTIAL.

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.
• Perk box - high street discounts.
• 28 days holiday.

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.