At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with challenging behaviour and help them achieve positive outcomes.
- Company: Join Headway Adolescent Resources, a leader in high-quality residential care for adolescents.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible shift pattern and excellent training opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification.
The predicted salary is between 27866 - 33447 £ per year.
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
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
- Holiday Allowance
- Pension Scheme (3% employer contribution)
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs
Headway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality residential care for adolescents. We pride ourselves on offering holistic, individualised support to young people from all backgrounds.
We're now recruiting for a Residential Childcare Worker to join our home in Weston-super-Mare. Based in one of our children's residential homes, you'll support young people with challenging behaviour, requiring flexibility, resilience, honesty and strong organisation. You'll be committed to delivering high-quality care that helps each young person achieve positive outcomes.
This is a permanent role with great career prospects and full training within a growing organisation. You'll work an average of 38 hours per week on a 2 days on / 4 days off shift pattern, including 2 sleep ins. You'll also receive generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime and a performance-related bonus.
- Full manual driving licence
- Able to complete daily records to statutory and policy standards
- Ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people
- Experience working with young people
- Level 3 Children & Young People qualification, or willingness to work towards it, fully funded
Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Children's Residential Care and Support Worker in Bourton employer: Headway
At Headway Adolescent Resources, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both our staff and the young people in our care. Located in Weston-super-Mare, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and a strong commitment to employee development, ensuring that you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of adolescents. With a focus on holistic support and a collaborative work culture, we provide our team with the tools and resources needed to thrive in their roles.
