Residential Childcare Support Worker
Company: Headway Adolescent Resources
Location: Bridgwater
Contract: Full Time, Permanent; 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 Headway
Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, 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'll support young people with challenging behaviour, requiring flexibility, resilience, honesty, and strong organisation. You'll be committed to delivering high quality care that helps each young person achieve positive outcomes. This is a permanent role with great career prospects and full training within a growing organisation. You'll work an average of 38 hours per week on a 2 days on/4 days off shift pattern, including 2 sleep‑ins. You'll 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. 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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