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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