Senior Residential Children's Worker

Shire Healthcare; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services provider based in Macclesfield is seeking a Senior Residential Children's Worker to support children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. This permanent role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have experience in a residential setting and a commitment to safeguarding children. Salary is competitive at up to £37,200 per year, including additional benefits.

Benefits

Progression Opportunities

Enrolment onto level 4 or 5

Additional annual leave

Paid Birthday off

Free Parking

Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential setting preferred.
• Willingness to cover other homes when required.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Ensure the welfare of children and staff members.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report harm.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Person-centred approach

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Macclesfield (Cheshire). If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

Contract

Permanent, 40 hours per week with additional sleep-ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting. Our client promises a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

Salary

Up to £37,200 per year (inclusive of sleeps).

Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings and supervisions.
• Be accountable for any decision made regarding the welfare of the children and staff members during the shifts that you lead.
• Discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.
• Ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.
• Provide support using a person centred approach.
• Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm.
• Continuous commitment to professional development.
• Be willing to cover other homes when required.
• Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals.

Benefits

• Progression Opportunities
• Enrolment onto level 4 or 5
• Additional annual leave
• Paid Birthday off
• Free Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme

How to apply

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

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