Job Information

We are currently recruiting for a professional, family led company based in the Dover/Deal area for a permanent Senior Residential Support Worker.

This organisation delivers high levels of quality care through a variety of services which promote the well-being and development of children placed with them. Through support from their highly dedicated, skilled staff team, their children will have the best opportunities to succeed and achieve positive outcomes in all areas of their life.

We are looking for someone with a good sense of humour, initiative, integrity, and honesty who can also offer an enthusiasm and commitment to the children

Main Duties
Will involve being part of a team offering a comprehensive residential service to children and young people, the aim being to ensure the physical, social and emotional care, and development of the young residents and the establishment and leading your shift as a senior.

The Specifics:
The role reports to the Registered Manager/Responsible Person.
Rate of Pay: £12.75 currently rising to £13.75 April 2024
Hours: Negotiable
Enhanced DBS
Holiday: 28 days paid holiday (full time)
NVQ Level 3 Diploma (QCF) qualified in Children Young People’s Workforce - essential
Minimum 2 years’ experience
Good understanding of the needs of young children in residential care
Knowledge of multi-agency working carried out within Children’s homes
Knowledge of Quality standards
An understanding of the principals of safeguarding and child protection
Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people
Reporting and recording to a high standard

Other Requirements:
Full driving licence is preferred
All Mandatory and specialist training to be attended as directed
Staff meetings and clinical supervision groups to be attended
Supervision to be attended as directed

If you have the skills and experience we are seeking including the all important NVQ Level3 Diploma, we would very much like to hear from you.



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