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 have been making a difference since 1999! We pride ourselves on our reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, focusing on the unique needs of each young person we support. If you're passionate about helping young people thrive, we want you on our team!
Purpose of the Job
As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in a children's residential home, working closely with young people who exhibit challenging behavior. We are looking for individuals who are:
* Flexible and resilient
* Honest and well-organized
* Committed to providing a high standard of childcare
This permanent role 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, including 2 sleep-ins. Plus, enjoy generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime, and a performance-related bonus scheme!
Essential Skills
* Full manual driving license
* Ability to work independently with high accuracy
* Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team player
* Capability to maintain clear and neat records
* 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)
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
* Employee discount scheme
* Employee assistance program
* 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 we expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, we can't wait to hear from you!