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Headway Adolescent Resources; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in allowance

Job summary

Headway Adolescent Resources in Weston-super-Mare is seeking Residential Child Care Workers on a casual, ad hoc basis to join a new residential home. You will work with young people with challenging behaviour and provide a high standard of childcare to support positive outcomes.

Applicants should have prior experience with challenging young people (preferred in residential settings), QCF Level 3 in children and young people, good record-keeping, strong interpersonal skills, intermediate computer

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting.
• Qualified to QCF Level 3 in children and young people.
• Ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements.
• Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts.

Responsibilities

• Based in a children''s residential home, you will work with young people with challenging behaviour and provide high standards of childcare to help young people achieve positive outcomes.
• Be flexible, resilient, honest and well-organised, and committed to safeguarding and welfare of young people.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Record keeping

Education

QCF Level 3 in children and young people

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

Company: Headway Adolescent Resources

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Contract: Shift pattern - ad hoc cover

Salary: £14.11 - £14.77 per hour, dependent on qualification

• 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.

Headway is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.