Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Location Hertford
Job Type Permanent
Salary £27741 - £30451 per annum
Reference HCC-SRCW_1637143860

Are you a compassionate and inclusive childcare worker with the desire to help keep young people in care close to home? Guidant Global is recruiting a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to work with children and teenagers in the children's residential service and newly opened children's homes in Hertford. This full-time social services role offers a salary of £27,741 to £30,451 and fantastic benefits for your dedication to this community.

Some of your Childcare Worker duties will include:

  • Forming trusted relationships with young people in your care by supporting them with their social and emotional development and educational achievement
  • Finding and using creative ways to communicate with children
  • Working flexibly and innovatively to meet the changing and challenging needs of the children
  • Setting boundaries and bringing consistency to children's lives as any good parent or role model would

We are looking for a compassionate Childcare Worker who demonstrates patience and resilience, with the capacity to connect with teenagers. You will need previous experience of working with young people in a Residential Care Home or similar setting. You will also require a full driving licence and access to your car. A car will usually be provided while on shift. You will be expected to work shifts including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties. Additional payments are paid for out-of-hours work.

Here are some of the excellent benefits we offer:

  • Free parking at all our sites
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Sleep-In allowance
  • Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
  • Excellent Career Development

If you are passionate about helping the youth of our community, please apply for this Senior Residential Childcare Worker job.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.