Flexible Residential Child Care Worker (Casual)

Headway Adolescent Resources; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's residential care organization is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide high-standard childcare to young individuals in a residential home. The role is flexible, allowing for ad-hoc hours, and requires a QCF level 3 qualification in Children and Young People. Candidates should be capable of working independently, have good organizational and communication skills, and must hold a full manual driving license.

Benefits

£46 sleep in allowance per night as needed

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting.
• Capable of working on own initiative and maintaining records.
• Good oral and written communication skills in various contexts.
• Full manual driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of childcare in a residential home environment.
• Support young people in achieving positive outcomes.
• Complete daily records as per statutory requirements.

Skills

Working with challenging young people

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

QCF level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

A children's residential care organization is seeking a Residential Childcare Support Worker to provide high-standard childcare to young individuals in a residential home. The role is flexible, allowing for ad-hoc hours, and requires a QCF level 3 qualification in Children and Young People. Candidates should be capable of working independently, have good organizational and communication skills, and must hold a full manual driving license.