Senior Residential Childcare Worker

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's service provider in Tameside is seeking a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to provide 24-hour care for young people with complex needs. This role involves training staff and managing the service in the absence of the manager. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People. Evening and day shifts with a flexible rota are expected.

Qualifications

• Qualified in NVQ 3 Level in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent.
• Committed to a comprehensive Induction and Training Programme.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care within the Children’s Residential Services.
• Train and supervise staff under the direction of the manager.
• Manage the building in the manager's absence.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade G. Scale 23 - £34,434 to Scale 28 - £39,152

Hours Per Week: 36 hours

Base Location: Children’s Home, Denton

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Do you consider yourself to be a caring enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge, is highly motivated and not easily discouraged?

Are you looking for:

• A new challenge?


• A change of environment?


• Opportunities for personal development?


• Have you had experience in childcare?

We are looking for a Senior Residential Child Care Worker, who will work as part of a team providing 24 hour care within the Children’s Residential Services for Looked After Children. You will be working in a busy Children’s Home caring for young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Hours of work are evening and day shifts as part of a flexible working rota and sleep in duties. You will be expected to train and supervise staff under the direction of the manager and be able to manage the building in the manager’s absence.

About You

You must be committed to a comprehensive Induction and Training Programme and will be expected to be qualified in NVQ 3 Level in Caring for Children and Young People or equivalent award.

About Us

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Benefits and Contact

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here.

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 5577 or [e-mail].

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