Residential Childcare Senior Support Worker

Degree Six ,
Ashford, Kent
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Salary: From £23,000 to £26,000 per annum + circa £4k p/a sleep-over payment

Overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Support Worker to join a fantastic residential service for children and young people with disabilities. The role is based in Ashford, Kent and within easy commute of Maidstone, Canterbury & Folkestone Our client is an established provider of Residential Childcare with a fantastic reputation and a proven record of creating home environments that exceed children’s needs. They facilitate children in their care to express their characters, establish their independence and become their own person. As a Senior Support Worker, you will be making a huge difference to lives of children who have suffered trauma and abuse. The role includes: Leading shifts and supervising a team of support workers Working closely with the management team to ensure the service maintains excellent standards Keeping accurate records and recording the various aspect of care Helping the young people to overcome difficulties or disadvantages holding them back from fulfilling their potential Whilst the role has its challenges, the results you will see from the children you work with offer incomparable job satisfaction. Could this be you? 2 Years residential experience working with young people in a residential setting Full driving licence with access to own transport Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People / Residential Childcare (or equivalent) If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: Market leading rates of pay with additional over time On-going career progression including the opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Flexible working hours Generous Holiday entitlement Minimum 2% pension contributions Extensive in-house training If this could be you, please don’t hesitate and apply immediately The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/87339931

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