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, established in 1999, we have built a strong reputation for providing high-quality residential care for adolescents. We pride ourselves on offering holistic, individualized support to young people from all backgrounds. Now, we are excited to welcome new Residential Childcare Workers to our growing family!
Your Role
As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will:
- Support young people with challenging behavior, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and honesty.
- Deliver high-quality care that helps each young person achieve positive outcomes.
- Work an average of 38 hours per week on a 2 days on/4 days off shift pattern, including 2 sleep-ins.
- Enjoy generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime, and a performance-related bonus.
Essential Skills
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
- A full manual driving license
- The ability to work independently while maintaining clear, organized records
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team player attitude
- Empathy, patience, and a supportive nature
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people
Desirable Skills
While not mandatory, the following will enhance your application:
- Experience working with young people
- A Level 3 Children & Young People qualification, or a willingness to work towards it (fully funded)
Working Conditions & Benefits
We offer a supportive environment with:
- Holiday Allowance
- Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as needed
Join us in making a difference! At Headway, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.
