Job Description
Location: East Huntspill, Highbridge
Contract: Shift Pattern - ad-hoc cover
Salary: £ per hour plus sleep-in shifts when required
Headway Adolescent Resources has established a strong reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector. We pride ourselves on caring for young people holistically, respecting their backgrounds and individual needs.
We are currently seeking Residential Child Care Workers to join our new residential home on a casual basis. This role offers flexibility to work hours you can commit to, with no contractual obligation.
Based in a children's residential home, you will work with young people exhibiting challenging behavior. Candidates should be flexible, resilient, honest, well-organized, and committed to providing high-quality childcare to support young people's development and outcomes.
Applicants must have:
* Experience working with challenging young people (preferably in a residential setting, but not essential)
* QCF level qualification in Children and Young People
* Ability to work independently with high accuracy and maintain clear records
* Good interpersonal skills and a positive team attitude
* Intermediate computer skills
* Ability to complete daily records in compliance with statutory and policy requirements
* Empathetic nature
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to motivate and engage young people
* Full manual driving license (essential)
Headway is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
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