Residential Childcare Support Worker

Residential Childcare Support Worker

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Company: Headway Adolescent Resources
Location: Weston-super-Mare
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 (3% employer contribution)
Employee Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs
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 for a Residential Childcare Worker to join our home in Weston-super-Mare.
Purpose of Job
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.
Essential Skills
Full manual driving licence
Ability to work independently with accuracy and maintain clear, organised records
Strong interpersonal skills and a positive team player attitude
Able to complete daily records to statutory and policy standards
Empathetic, patient and supportive nature
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people
Desirable Skills
Experience working with young people
Level 3 Children & Young People qualification, or willingness to work towards it, fully funded
Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. xwzovoh
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.