Lead Residential Worker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
04/02/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 28/02/2019 23:59
Employment Location:
Clare Lodge Secure Children’s Home , Glinton
Salary:
£27,358 -£30,756
Weekly Hours:
37 Hours per week
Vacancy ID:
103414
Closing date:
28 Feb
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 key-worker 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 resilience, 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 NVQ 3 in Childcare and either have or be willing to undertake Diploma 5 Children and Young people leadership/management qualification within 2 years.

Interview Date: Mid March
Please note
This job is closed for applications.