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Progresslane
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Nantwich, Cheshire
Senior Residential Childcare Worker
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Ofsted 'Outstanding' provider of independent children's homes- are you the right person to lead the team? SENIOR RESIDENTIAL CHILDCARE WORKER - SOUTH CHESHIRE AREA GREAT SHIFT PATTERN -2 ON / 3 OFF / 2 ON/ 3 OFF / 2 ON / 4 OFF -APPLY TODAY! (£20 ON CALL FEE PLUS HOURLY RATE FOR ANY HOURS WORKED) SALARY: FULL TIME/PERMANENT BASED ON £9.83 PER HOUR ( EVERAGE EARNINGS PER YEAR FOR THIS LEVEL ROLE-£27,000.00!!!) About? Are you looking for a leadership role with an established provider, offering great career progression? This quality provider of residential care for children with social and emotional difficulties (EBD/SEMH) is looking for a new Senior Residential Childcare Worker. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving and high quality organisation in the therapeutic residential child care sector. Our client offers a highly competitive salary plus a wide range of staff benefits and seeks an experienced residential practitioner with QCF Level 3 Diploma for Children & Young People for this team leader role. Specialist training available and many other attractive perks! Overview... You will work as part of a friendly and skilled team within a therapeutic, safe and nurturing environment which enables them to develop and grow to achieve more positive outcomes for their futures. This is a challenging role, yet rewarding - you will have an understanding and experience of challenging behaviours and / or mental health conditions. You will work collaboratively with your residential childcare team and other renowned professionals, including leading clinical/therapeutic specialists. Key Skills and Qualifications... * Liaise with management team to ensure the children's home is high quality and meets the social, physical and emotional needs of the children on an individualised basis * Exceed expectations and empower children and your team * Resilient, creative, positive, 'can do' attitude - you will be happy to undertake a wide variety of indoor & outdoor activities including sports such as; mountain biking, camping, water sports, gym, football, Play Station, music & many others! * Act as a role model and uphold clear and consistent boundaries * Control, de escalate and manage behaviours with can become challenging * Hold Level 3 CYP or equivalent and shift leading experience in a children's home! * Good written and verbal communication skills * Hold a full UK driving license Location... This role is based in a lovely setting close to Leek, Staffs and staff work 2 days on / 3 off / 2 on / 3 off / 2 on / 4 days off - GREAT SHIFT PATTERN!!! The home can be easily reached from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Congleton and other surrounding towns and villages. Staff travel even further for this great shift pattern too! Recommendations... Mental Health, Senior Residential Childcare Worker, Support Worker, Psychology, CSE, EBD, SEMH, Youth Work, Challenging Behaviours, Learning Disabilities, Behavioural Support, Learning Needs, LSA, SEN, Teaching Assistant, Recovery Worker, PRU (Pupil Referral Unit,) Specialist Education, Activity Instructor, Team Leader. LEGAL INFO... My client is an equal opportunities employer and committed to the safeguarding of children. Successful applicants will be subject to the client's employment checks including gaining suitable references and health check plus an enhanced DBS clearance prior to employment start date. Your privacy- Progress Lane is a recruitment consultancy that respects your right to privacy. Progress Lane considers it a legitimate and reasonable business interest to hold your personal data securely in order to communicate with you and assist you to apply for this job quickly and easily. Employment Type: ["FULL_TIME"]