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 in our residential homes!

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in the lives of young people facing challenges. Your flexibility, resilience, and organizational skills will be key as you provide high-quality childcare, helping them achieve their best outcomes.

This permanent position offers fantastic career prospects and a comprehensive training program within our growing company. You’ll 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 licence
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy and maintain clear records
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team spirit
• Capability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements
• Empathetic nature
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people

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

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme with 3% Employer Contribution
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as needed

At Polaris , we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging 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.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping brighter futures!