Senior children's support worker

We are working in partnership with a provider of children’s services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker based in Hertford, Hertfordshire. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week plus 6 sleep ins per month. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need your Level 3 / 4 in Residential Childcare or equivalent. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £16.67 - £18.10 per hour + £40 per sleep in. DRIVING LICENSE AND ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE IS COMPULSORY. As a Senior Residential Children’s Worker your responsibilities will include: * 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. * 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: * Increase hourly rate after 10pm. * Good company pension. * Good career path to management. 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