Senior Residential Child Care Worker

Degree Six ,
Ashford, Kent
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Salary: From £25,000 to £29,000 per annum

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Please note Due to the current pandemic, please be assured any unnecessary travelling is not required. Interviews can be arranged via video and phone and some clients are able to complete training and induction online. Are you serious about providing outstanding care to young people? Do you have what it takes to lead a team in providing a high level of care for children in a residential home setting? I am working on behalf of a fantastic residential service for children and young people to recruit for an experienced senior support worker. The role is based in Ashford and within easy commute of Maidstone, Canterbury & Folkestone Our client is an established provider of Residential Childcare with 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 working alongside the management team to lead shifts whilst 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 Organising and accompanying the young people on social activities and appointments Working closely with the management team to ensure the service maintains excellent standards Building relationships with young people that have been previously let down and struggle with trust Recording the young person’s activity & reporting key aspects of their care Promoting the young person’s independence and developing their life skills Whilst the role has its challenges, the results you will see from the children you work with will offer incomparable job satisfaction. Could this be you? 2 Years experience working with young people in a residential setting (Essential) Full driving license with access to own transport (Essential) Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (Essential) 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 & sleep-in enhancements Ongoing career progression Flexible working hours Generous Holiday entitlement Minimum 2% pension contributions 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/89947190

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