Residential Childcare Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? At Headway Adolescent Resources , we believe in nurturing every child's potential, regardless of their background. Established in 1999, we have built a strong reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and we’re excited to invite you to be part of our journey!

• 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)

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker , you will play a vital role in our children's residential home, working closely with young people who exhibit challenging behavior. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality childcare to help young people achieve their best outcomes.
• Maintaining a flexible, resilient, and organized approach to your work.
• Engaging, motivating, and encouraging young people in their daily activities.
• Completing daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements.

• Full manual driving license.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team player attitude.
• Empathetic nature with excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

We value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:

• 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.

This is not just a job; it’s a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment with excellent training programs. With a shift pattern of 2 days on and 4 days off, you’ll have the flexibility to balance work and life.

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.

Ready to make a difference? We can’t wait to meet you!