Senior Residential Support Worker

Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week within a specialist service. The hourly rate is £13.50 + £50.00 per sleep in. On average each staff work 8-10 sleeps per month. Shifts will be 7:30am - 10:30pm plus sleep. 1 day on, 2 day off rota. Unfortunately NO sponsorship offered for this role. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD. As a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include: * To attend staff meetings and supervisions. * To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead. * To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters. * To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures. * Providing support with reference to person centred support plans. * Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm * Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times. * Continuous commit 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: * Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager * Comfortable sleeping-in facilities * Committed to the continuous development of all staff * Enrollment on to Level 5 Leadership and management. Ideally applicants should have the following: * Previous experience of working with young people * Experience of successfully leading a small team * Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent * Hold a Full UK drivers license Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment! Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant