Lead Residential Worker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
15/01/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 28/01/2018 23:59
Employment Location:
Clare Lodge Secure Children’s Home
Salary:
£26,822 - £30,153
Weekly Hours:
37
Vacancy ID:
102086
Closing date:
28 Jan
Further Information
Clare Lodge is a 16 bedded all female secure childrens home in Glinton, Peterborough. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced lead residential child care worker to join our expanding service. The successful applicant will have experience of working with young people in a residential setting for at least 3 years. You will understand the keyworker role, be able to manage challenging behaviour and be able to quickly and calmly manage risk. You should have experience of supervising staff and leading in the home where needed in conjunction with the duty manager. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good child care practice,with resilliance, flexibility and stamina. Good interpersonal skills are vital as interactions with a range of professionals, parents and colleagues will also be necessary. The successful candidate will have the Diploma 5 Children and Young people Leadership/management qualification or willingness to complete within 2 years.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.