Residential Childcare Support Worker
Join Our Team as a Residential Childcare Support Worker!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Headway Adolescent Resources is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in Bridgwater as Residential Childcare Support Workers. If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, read on!
About Headway
Founded in 1999, Headway Adolescent Resources has earned a stellar reputation for providing high-quality residential care for adolescents. We pride ourselves on offering holistic, individualized support to young people from diverse backgrounds. Join us in our mission to empower and uplift!
Purpose of the Role
As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will:
- Support young people with challenging behavior, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Deliver high-quality care that helps each young person 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 possess:
- A full UK manual driving licence.
- The ability to work independently while maintaining clear, organized records.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive approach to teamwork.
- Empathy, patience, and a supportive nature.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people.
Desirable Skills
If you have the following, we’d love to hear from you:
- Experience working with young people.
- A Level 3 qualification in Children & Young People, or a willingness to work towards one (fully funded by us).
Working Conditions
This is a full-time, permanent position with a supportive team environment. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills within a thriving organization.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive salaries:
- 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.
Additional benefits include:
- 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.
Join Us!
At Headway, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates and look forward to welcoming you to our team!
