Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Company: Headway Adolescent Resources
Location: Bridgwater
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Exciting Salary Opportunities

Unqualified: Base salary of £27,866.34, with potential earnings up to £33,447.67 including sleep-in shifts.
Qualified: Base salary of £29,181.57, with potential earnings up to £34,762.90 including sleep-in shifts.

Why Work With Us?

At Headway, we believe in taking care of our team just as much as we take care of the young people we support. Here’s what we offer:

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme with a 3% Employer Contribution
• Exclusive Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as needed

About Headway

Founded in 1999, Headway Adolescent Resources has earned a stellar reputation for providing high-quality residential care for adolescents. We pride ourselves on delivering holistic, individualized support to young people from diverse backgrounds.

Your Role

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will be based in one of our children's residential homes, where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting young people with challenging behaviors. This position requires flexibility, resilience, honesty, and strong organizational skills. Your commitment to delivering high-quality care will help each young person achieve positive outcomes.

This is a permanent role with fantastic career prospects and comprehensive training within a growing organization. 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!

Essential Skills

• Full manual driving license
• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear, organized records
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team player attitude
• Capability to complete daily records to statutory and policy standards
• Empathetic, patient, and supportive nature
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to engage, motivate, and encourage young people

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with young people
• Level 3 Children & Young People qualification, or a willingness to work towards it (fully funded)

Join Us! Headway is an equal opportunities employer and we warmly encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible 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.

Take the next step in your career and make a difference in the lives of young people today!