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Headway Adolescent Resources; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Headway Adolescent Resources in Bridgwater, England, is seeking Residential Child Care Workers to join a new residential home on a casual, ad-hoc basis. The role offers flexible hours with no contractual obligation, and includes shift work in a supportive team.

You will work with young people displaying challenging behaviour, requiring empathy, resilience, and strong record-keeping. Candidates should have QCF level 3 in Children and Young People, good communication, and the ability to engage and

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting
• Qualified to QCF level 3 in Children and Young People
• Able to work on own initiative to a high level of accuracy and maintain clear records
• Good inter-personal skills and a positive team player
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements
• Empathetic nature
• Strong oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts
• Ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people
• Sleep in allowance of £46 per night when required

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes
• Work with young people with challenging behaviour in a residential setting
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with team and supervisors

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Written and oral communication

Record keeping

Computer skills

Empathy

Engagement and motivation

Education

QCF level 3 in Children and Young People

Job description

Contract: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover

Salary: £14.11- £14.77 (dependent on qualification) per hour plus sleep in shifts when required

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in 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. This amazing opportunity will also allow you flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation

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, maintain clear, neat records
• Have good inter-personal 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.
• Empathetic nature
• Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts
• The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people
• A sleep in allowance of £46 per night as and when the business needs.

Headway is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Headway is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.