Senior Residential Children's Support Worker - No sleep In's

CV-LibraryStevenage, HertfordshirepermanentPosted: 27 May 2026
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Shire are working in partnership with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Our client is offering applicants a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week within a children's home.

The hourly rate is between £14.00 - £16.00 per hour.

Shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. This role has NO SLEEP IN's.

As a Senior Residential Children’s Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

* To attend staff meetings and supervisions.

* To be accountable for any decision made in regard to the welfare of the young people and staff members during the shifts that you lead.

* To discuss with the Manager any concerns with staffing matters.

* To ensure that all staff members are kept up to date with changes to procedures.

* Providing support with reference to person centred support plans.

* Safeguard vulnerable children and report any suspicion or evidence of harm

* Respect the confidentiality of information received at all times.

* Continuous commit to professional development

* To be willing to cover other homes when required

* Liaise with parents and/or carers and other professionals

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

* Opportunity to progress to a Deputy Manager

* Comfortable sleeping-in facilities

* Committed to the continuous development of all staff

* Enrolment on to Level 5 Leadership and management.

Ideally applicants should have the following:

* Previous experience of working with young people

* Experience of successfully leading a small team

* Hold NVQ Diploma level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent

* Hold a Full UK drivers licence

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!

Apply today for more information or to speak to a specialist Consultant.

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