Residential children's worker

Description:

Shire are now working in partnership with a leading provider of children services and have a permanent opportunity for a Residential Children's Worker based in Chesterfield.
Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 36 hours per week within a unique therapeutic service.
£12.00 - £12.75 per hour + £60 per sleep in.
Full UK driving license required.
No sponsorship is offered for this role.
If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex care needs within a children's home. If you are looking for a genuine supportive employer please get in touch!
The ideal candidate would have completed their NVQ level 3 or be already working towards it. Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
As a Residential Children's Worker your responsibilities will include:
* Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.
* Support service users to maintain and develop relationships with friends and family.
* Encourage service users to integrate with the local community by attending clubs or day centres.
* Support people in all aspects of their daily living
* 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:
* Real opportunity to progress within the company
* Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
* Committed to the continuous development of all staff
* Paid enrolment onto NVQ level 3
If you are interested in this role and wish to find out more then please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch