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Residential Childcare Support Worker

Headway Adolescent Resources Limited

Axbridge, England, United Kingdom

Axbridge, England, United Kingdom

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Residential Childcare Support WorkerLocation: HighbridgeContract: Full-Time, PermanentSpecific Hours: 38 hours per weekSalary: Unqualified: Up to £32,375.89 with sleep in shiftsQualified: Up to £33,640.53 with sleep in shiftsHeadway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and have established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, priding themselves on having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.We are currently looking for Residential Childcare Workers to join our residential homes!Purpose of JobBased in a children's residential home, you will be working with young people with challenging behaviour, and you will need to be flexible, resilient, honest and well organised, as well as committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes.This is a permanent role with excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training programme within an expanding company. You will be working on average 38 hours per week - 2 days on and 4 days off shift pattern with 2 sleep-ins. In addition, you will be eligible for generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime hours, and a performance-related bonus scheme.Essential SkillsFull manual driving licenceBe capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy and maintaining clear, neat recordsHave good interpersonal skills and be a positive team playerThe ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirementsEmpathetic natureHave good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contextsThe ability to engage, motivate and encourage young peopleDesirable SkillsPrevious experience of working with young peopleWilling to work towards the fully funded qualification in Level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)BenefitsHoliday AllowancePension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)Employee Discount SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needsPolaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Axbridge, England, United Kingdom

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