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 holistic approach to caring for young people, recognizing their individuality and unique backgrounds. We are excited to invite passionate individuals to join our residential homes as Residential Childcare Workers !

As a vital member of our team, you will work in a children's residential home, supporting young people with challenging behaviors. We are looking for someone who is:

• 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 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!

• 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 with good communication skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people

• Previous experience working with young people
• Willingness to work towards a fully funded Level 3 qualification in 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 suitably 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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of young lives!