Residential Children’s Worker

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 Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 39 hours per week within a unique therapeutic service. Total earnings per year will be between £32,500 to £33,500 (Inclusive of sleeps)

If successful, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing support to children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties within a children’s home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer and have genuine opportunities to progress.

The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence, lives locally and have completed or close to completing a level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

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
• Work alongside an experienced Registered Manager
• Free meals on shift
• Future progression opportunities
• Comfortable sleeping-in facilities
• Committed to the continuous development of all staff

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Bradley.

Not for you? Refer your friends and family and as our way of saying thank you, we will give you a referral bonus.

Reference: 3369707