Senior Residential Children's Worker

Shire plc

Senior Residential Children's Worker

£32000

Shire plc, The Holmes, City of Derby

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 13 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d6b165fcecdc40ea8ee0614e04ff9e0c

Full Job Description

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.


  • Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:
  • Clear pathway to Deputy manager position.

  • Generous annual leave allowance

  • Supportive company.


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

    We are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children's Worker in Derby, Derbyshire.

    If successful, you will be working as part of a team providing support to children with EBD within a BRAND NEW children's home. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress.

    This is a permanent position working on average 40 hours per week plus sleep in's.

    Previous experience as a senior is not essential, although you will need a Level 3 or 4 Residential Childcare. If you are looking to start your progress in your career, our client can promise a nurturing, supportive and fun working environment.

    Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £29,400 - £32,000 OTE including a sleep in rate of £62.50.