Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Company: Headway Adolescent Resources

Location: Bristol

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 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 providing high-quality residential care for adolescents. We take pride in offering holistic, individualized support to young people from diverse backgrounds. Now, we’re excited to expand our team with passionate Residential Childcare Workers for our new home!

Purpose of the Job

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will play a vital 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 willingness to work towards it (fully funded)

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively 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 at Headway Adolescent Resources and help shape the future of young lives!