Residential Children's Worker — Growth & Progression

Shire plc; Ashington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Company car

Progression opportunities

Paid enrolment onto Level 3

Job summary

Ashington, Northumberland – Shire Healthcare is recruiting for a Residential Children’s Worker on a permanent, full-time basis. You will join a supportive team helping children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in a children’s home, with potential progression to senior roles.

The role offers a nurturing environment, sleep-ins, and a salary of £12.50–£13.50 per hour plus sleep-ins, with overtime and 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 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.

Job description

Ashington, Northumberland – Shire Healthcare is recruiting for a Residential Children’s Worker on a permanent, full-time basis. You will join a supportive team helping children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties in a children’s home, with potential progression to senior roles.

The role offers a nurturing environment, sleep-ins, and a salary of £12.50–£13.50 per hour plus sleep-ins, with overtime and progression opportunities.