Headway Adolescent Resources Residential Childcare Support Worker Location: Langford, 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 Holiday allowance Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution Employee Discount Scheme Employee Assistance Programme A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night, as and when required by the needs of the business About Headway 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 Residential Childcare Workers to join our home! About the Role Based in one of our children's residential homes, you'll support young people with challenging behaviour, requiring flexibility, resilience, honesty and strong organisational skills. 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 two days on / four days off shift pattern, including two sleep-ins . You'll also receive generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime and a performance-related bonus. Essential Skills A full UK manual driving licence The ability to work independently with accuracy and maintain clear, organised records Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team-player approach Ability to complete daily records to statutory and policy standards An empathetic, patient and supportive approach Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people Desirable Skills Experience working with young people A relevant Level 3 Children
Residential Childcare Support Worker 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.
