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
Benefits
- 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
About Headway
Established in 1999, Headway Adolescent Resources has earned a stellar reputation for delivering high-quality residential care to adolescents. We are dedicated to providing holistic, individualized support to young people from diverse backgrounds.
We are excited to welcome new Residential Childcare Workers to our growing family!
Purpose of the Job
As a vital member of our team, you will work in one of our children's residential homes, providing support to young people with challenging behavior. This role 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 position with fantastic career prospects and comprehensive training within a supportive 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. 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
- Competence in completing 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 willingness to work towards it (fully funded)
Headway Adolescent Resources is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages 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.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of young lives!
