Residential Children's Worker (SEMH) – Growth & Progression

Shire Healthcare; Billericay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shire Healthcare is partnering with a provider of children's services to recruit a Residential Children's Worker in Billericay, Essex. The position is permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no work during school holidays, and a salary of £27,000 - £30,700.

Responsibilities include a person-centred approach, helping children maintain relationships, community engagement, daily living support and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is essential.

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.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Shire Healthcare is partnering with a provider of children's services to recruit a Residential Children's Worker in Billericay, Essex. The position is permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with no work during school holidays, and a salary of £27,000 - £30,700.

Responsibilities include a person-centred approach, helping children maintain relationships, community engagement, daily living support and safeguarding.