Senior/Residential Support Worker ??? Childrens Services

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Taunton
Salary
16,000 - 23,000
Posted
25 Nov 2016
Closes
23 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Support Worker/Senior Support Worker - Children's Residential Services
Location - Taunton
Salary - ??16,000 - ??23,000 depending on experience plus generous sleep in allowance
Benefits - Holiday 20 days, Pension Scheme, Childcare Vouchers, Cycle To Work Scheme, NVQ L3 and QCF L5 funding, Regular Training.

Aurora Resourcing is delighted to offer an appointment with an established residential children's services provider in Salisbury. Established in the 80's, my clients provide support to a diverse range of children and young people. They are proud of the positive effect they have on the lives of the children in their care and dedicate themselves to fulfilling the emotional, psychological and complex needs of their children. The growth they have experienced over the years has been extensive; they have a not-for-profit family placement service alongside many residential settings throughout the UK. The children they provide care for are aged 7-16 years with challenging behaviour and EBD and associated needs. They have both boys and girls homes in this area.

As a result of this growth they are currently recruiting for a Support Worker up to a Senior level to join the team in their home in Taunton.

You will ideally be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 NVQ in children & young people or willing to work towards this qualification, which would be funded by the company. It is essential that you have current or recent experience within children's residential services.
For this role you will need:
??? Sound knowledge of Child Protection
??? A minimum of two years experience of working with children with complex needs within a residential setting
??? Capable of maintaining high care standards
??? General home management
??? Confident to provide some team management
??? Health & Safety knowledge
??? Flexible to shift patterns including sleep-ins
??? Driver preferred with 3 years driving experience

You will work 24 hours shifts on a 3 week rolling rota.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established company which allows opportunity for promotion and a great team environment.

Successful candidates will receive:
??? ??16,000 - ??23,000 depending on experience plus a generous sleep-in allowance.
??? Holiday 20 days, plus BH
??? Pension scheme
??? Childcare vouchers
??? Cycle to work scheme
??? Referral programme
??? NVQ L3 & QCF L5 funding
??? 2 week induction
??? Regular training updates and more.

For further details please contact Serena in confidence.

The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to references and an enhanced DBS check