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, established in 1999, we take pride in our reputation within the residential adolescent childcare sector. We believe in caring for young people as individuals, providing holistic support regardless of their background. We are excited to invite passionate individuals to join our residential homes!
Why This Role Matters
As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in the lives of young people facing challenges. Your flexibility, resilience, and commitment to high-quality childcare will help these individuals achieve their best possible outcomes. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to make a real difference!
This permanent position offers excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training program within our expanding company. You will work an average of 38 hours per week, following a 2 days on, 4 days off shift pattern, which includes 2 sleep-ins. Plus, enjoy generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime, and a performance-related bonus scheme!
What You’ll Bring
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 in line with 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 work towards a fully funded Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People (or already qualified)
What We Offer
* Generous Holiday Allowance
* Pension Scheme with a 3% Employer contribution
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as needed
At Polaris, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping brighter futures!