Residential Childcare Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!

Location: Bridgwater

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary

Unqualified: £27,866.34 basic salary, with potential earnings of up to £33,447.67 including sleep-in shifts

Qualified: £29,181.57 basic salary, with potential earnings of up to £34,762.90 including sleep-in shifts

Why Choose Headway?

At Headway Adolescent Resources, we have been making a difference since 1999! We are proud to provide high-quality residential care for adolescents, offering holistic and individualized support to young people from diverse backgrounds. Now, we’re looking for passionate Residential Childcare Workers to join our dedicated team in Bridgwater!

Your Role

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will:

• Support young people with challenging behavior, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and strong organizational skills.
• Deliver high-quality care that empowers each young person to achieve positive outcomes.
• Work an average of 38 hours per week on a two-days-on / four-days-off shift pattern, including two sleep-ins.
• Enjoy generous allowances for bank holidays and overtime, along with a performance-related bonus.

Essential Skills

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Can work independently while maintaining clear and organized records.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach to teamwork.
• Can complete daily records in accordance with statutory and policy standards.
• Have an empathetic, patient, and supportive nature.
• Exhibit good written and verbal communication skills.
• Can engage, motivate, and encourage young people.

Desirable Skills

While not essential, the following will enhance your application:

• Experience working with young people.
• A Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People or a willingness to work towards one (fully funded by the employer).

What We Offer

At Headway, we believe in investing in our team. Enjoy:

• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as needed.

Our Commitment

Headway is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to make a difference? Join us at Headway and help shape the future of young lives!