Senior Childrens support worker

Do you have team leader experience in a residential setting?
Are you resilient, robust and resourceful? Honest, reliable, compassionate? Flexible, fun and hard–working? Do you have a background in working with children or an experienced Youth Worker looking to make the switch? Or have you been an RSW and would like to return to the sector?
For a children's residential team leader, no two days are the same, for example tonight involves:
• helping with homework
• playing football in the garden
But tomorrow may bring:
• attending meetings;
• addressing challenging behaviour
• delegating roles to staff
So if the hat fits, read on
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a residential provider with a purpose built setting in Great Barr. The setting adopts a child centred approach and actively promote children s rights and on–going therapeutic care. Management deliver their service in safe, personalised, small group care which promotes the children s welfare.
Children's residential Team Leader will require:
Minimum one year working with children/young adults in the education or care sector in a Team Leader role within the UK (essential)Level 3 Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent (essential)A full UK driving licence (desirable)An understanding of the importance of safeguarding The Residential Home can accommodate children up to 18 years of age. Due to the nature of this post the Department for Education National Minimum Standards state that the employees must be 4 years older than the oldest resident. Therefore, applicants must be 22 years of age or older.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding processGuaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My–Progression channelMarket leading rates of payTeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to GBP200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job–seeking services.