Company and Location
Headway Adolescent Resources. Location: Bridgwater. Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Hours: 38 hours per week.
Salary
Unqualified: Base salary of £27,866.34, earning up to £33,447.67 with sleep‑in shifts. Qualified: Base salary of £29,181.57, earning up to £34,762.90 with sleep‑in shifts.
Benefits
* Holiday Allowance
* Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* A sleep‑in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs.
About Us
Headway Adolescent Resources was established in 1999 and has built a strong reputation for providing high quality residential care for adolescents. We pride ourselves on offering holistic, individualised support to young people from all backgrounds.
Purpose of Job
Based in one of our children’s residential homes, you will support young people with challenging behaviour. You will require flexibility, resilience, honesty, and strong organisational skills. Your commitment will be to deliver high quality care that helps each young person achieve positive outcomes.
This permanent role offers great career prospects and full training within a growing organisation. You will work an average of 38 hours per week on a 2‑days‑on/4‑days‑off shift pattern, including 2 sleep‑ins. You will also receive generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime, and a performance‑related bonus.
Essential Skills
* Full manual driving licence
* Ability to work independently with accuracy and maintain clear, organised records
* Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team‑player attitude
* Ability to complete daily records to statutory and policy standards
* Empathetic, patient, and supportive nature
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people
Desirable Skills
* Experience working with young people
* Level 3 Children & Young People qualification, or willingness to work towards it (fully funded)
Equal Opportunities Statement
Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Safeguarding Commitment
Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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