Senior Residential Children's Worker

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. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment., 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.
  
  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 Hexham. If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with a variety of complex needs within a children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.
  
  Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £32,000 - £38,000 per year inclusive of sleep-ins.