Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) Company: Headway Adolescent Resources Location: Weston-super-Mare Contract: Shift pattern
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
- ad hoc cover Salary: £14.11
- £14.77 per hour, dependent on qualification Benefits: Sleep-in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business requires Headway Adolescent Resources was formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, priding itself on having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.
We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our new residential home on a casual basis.
Based in a children's residential home, you will be working with young people with challenging behaviour, and you will need to be flexible, resilient, honest and well-organised, as well as committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes.
Applicants Must Have Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting (but not essential).
Qualified to QCF Level 3 in children and young people.
Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy and maintaining clear, neat records.
Have good interpersonal skills and be a positive team player.
Computer experience to an intermediate level.
The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements.
An empathetic nature.
Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts.
The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people.
A full manual driving licence.
Headway is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. xohmjla
Headway is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual) in Milton employer: Headway
At Headway Adolescent Resources, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Our Bridgwater location offers a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and development, with opportunities for training and advancement within our team. We value our employees by providing competitive salaries, including sleep-in payments, and a collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our mission.
