Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Highbridge
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: Unqualified: Up to £32,375.89 with sleep-in shifts
Qualified: Up to £33,640.53 with sleep-in shifts

At Headway Adolescent Resources , we’ve been making a difference since 1999! We pride ourselves on our holistic approach to caring for young people, recognizing their unique backgrounds and needs. Now, we’re looking for passionate Residential Childcare Workers to join our dedicated team!

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our children's residential home, working with young people who may exhibit challenging behavior. We’re looking for individuals who are:

• Flexible and resilient
• Honest and well-organized
• Committed to providing high-quality childcare

This permanent role offers excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training program within our expanding company. You’ll work an average of 38 hours per week on 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!

• Full manual driving licence
• 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

• Previous experience working with young people
• Willingness to pursue a fully funded qualification in Level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)

• 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

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.