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

Salary:

• Unqualified: Base salary of £27,866.34, earning up to £33,447.67 with sleep-in shifts
• Qualified: Base salary of £29,181.57, earning up to £34,762.90 with sleep-in shifts

Why Choose Headway?

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we have been making a difference since 1999. We are renowned for providing high-quality residential care for adolescents, offering holistic and individualized support to young people from diverse backgrounds. Now, we are excited to expand our family and invite you to be part of our journey!

Your Role

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people with challenging behaviors. This position requires:

• Flexibility and resilience
• Honesty and strong organizational skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality care that fosters positive outcomes

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

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills:

• Full manual driving license
• Ability to work independently while maintaining clear, organized records
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team player attitude
• Empathetic, patient, and supportive nature
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability 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)

Our Commitment

At Headway, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are dedicated 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?

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to be part of a caring and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!