Details:
- Salary: £33,750 - 37,100 - Annum
- Location: Leigh Borough of Wigan
- Date: 2 months ago
Description:
Qualified Residential Children's Worker
Leigh, Greater Manchester
Full Time, Permanent
Shire Healthcare are working in partnership with a specialist children's care provider to recruit Residential Children's Workers for a two-bed children's home in Leigh.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly established service supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). You will play a key role in helping to create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environment where young people can thrive.
What's on Offer?
* Total yearly earnings of £33,750 to £37,100 (including sleeps)
* Full-time permanent contract
* Opportunity to be part of a brand new home from day one
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Supportive management team and career progression opportunities
As a Residential Children's Worker, you will:
* Provide high-quality care and support to young people within the home
* Build positive and trusting relationships with children and young people
* Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and personal development
* Support young people with daily routines, education and recreational activities
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals
* Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times
Essential Requirements
* Right to Work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)
* NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People's Workforce or equivalent
* Previous experience supporting young people within a residential childcare or care setting
* Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references
If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and would like to be part of an exciting new service, we would love to hear from you.
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