Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!
Location: Highbridge
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary:
* Unqualified: Up to £32,375.89 (including sleep-in shifts)
* Qualified: Up to £33,640.53 (including sleep-in shifts)
At Headway Adolescent Resources, we’ve been making a difference since 1999! We pride ourselves on our holistic approach to caring for young people, ensuring that each individual is treated with the respect and understanding they deserve, regardless of their background.
We are excited to invite passionate individuals to join our residential homes as Residential Childcare Workers!
Your Role
In this rewarding position, you will work directly with young people facing challenging behaviors. We’re looking for someone who is:
* Flexible and resilient
* Honest and well-organized
* Committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve their best
This permanent role offers fantastic career prospects and a comprehensive training program within our expanding company. You’ll work an average of 38 hours per week on a 2 days on, 4 days off shift pattern, including 2 sleep-ins. Plus, enjoy generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime, and a performance-related bonus scheme!
Essential Skills
* Full manual driving licence
* Ability to work independently with high accuracy and maintain clear records
* Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team player attitude
* Capability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements
* Empathetic nature
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people
Desirable Skills
* Previous experience working with young people
* Willingness to pursue a fully funded qualification in Level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)
What We Offer
* Generous Holiday Allowance
* Pension Scheme with 3% Employer Contribution
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as needed
Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.