Senior Care Worker

Senior Children's Support Worker Wanted!

Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Children's Support Worker looking for a rewarding career?
Our client, based in Heanor or Ilkeston, Derbyshire, is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and provide exceptional care and support to young people aged 11-18 with complex needs, including autism.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive Salary: £27,592.24 per annum (inclusive of 1 sleep-in per week), with a starting base rate of £12.58 - £13.33 per hour (£25,512.24 - £27,033.24 annually).
• Career Growth: Planned career development, ongoing training, and support to complete your Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care.
• Fantastic Benefits: Free meals, on-site parking, a "Thank-you" reward system (high-street vouchers), sleep-in allowance, and comprehensive staff wellbeing support including on-site mental health first aiders.
• Meaningful Work: Create a "home from home" environment and participate in exciting activities like theatre trips, sports, and amusement park visits.
• Salary Uplifts: £500 increase after your first year, another £500 after your second year, with further increments based on experience and responsibilities.

About You:

• You have at least 1 year of experience in a similar residential childcare setting.
• You possess a strong understanding of autism and challenging behaviours.
• You hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• You have a valid driving licence.
• You are passionate about safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of young people.
• You are able to work a mixture of early, late and full day shifts including some weekends and bank holidays.

Your Role:

As a Senior Children's Support Worker, you will:

• Provide safe, stimulating care and support to young people with complex needs.
• Create a nurturing and supportive "home from home" environment.
• Participate in a wide range of activities with the young people.
• Support the young people within the classroom setting.
• Carry out sleep in duties.

Shift Patterns:

• Early: 07:30-15:00
• Late: 14:30-22:00 or sleep-in
• Full: 07:30-22:00 or sleep-in

Ready to Join Us?

Apply Today and Make a Positive Impact!

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