Senior Residential Children's 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 Gloucester. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties 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 40 hours per week plus sleep ins. Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need previous experience supporting children in a residential setting and your level 3 NVQ. 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 £34,000 - £36,500 per year. 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: * Real progression opportunities into management roles * A chance to join a top provider of children's services * Private Healthcare * On-site parking * Meals provided on shift * Length of service awards To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott Austin. Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus. Reference: 2850