Residential Childcare Support Worker

Polaris Community; Axbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential childcare is seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Support Workers. This role offers the chance to work closely with young people facing challenges, providing them with the support and care they need to thrive. You'll enjoy a flexible shift pattern, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement within a nurturing environment. With a focus on individual care, you'll play a vital role in helping young people reach their potential while being rewarded with competitive pay and generous benefits. Join a team that values empathy and commitment to making a difference in young lives.

Benefits

Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sleep in allowance of £46 per night

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Must have a full manual driving license and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality childcare to young people with challenging behavior.
• Maintain clear records and engage with young people to help them achieve outcomes.

Skills

Full manual driving license

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Ability to motivate young people

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children and Young People

Job description

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Badgeworth

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: Unqualified: Up to £32,375.89 with sleep in shifts

Qualified: Up to £33,640.53 with sleep in shifts

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 Childcare Workers to join our Residential homes!

Purpose of Job

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.

This is a permanent role with excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training programme within an expanding company. You will be working on average 38 hours per week - 2 days on and 4 days off shift pattern with 2 sleep-ins. In addition, you will be eligible for generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime hours, and performance related bonus scheme.

Essential skills

• Full manual driving license
• 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
• 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

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience of working with young people
• Willing to work towards the fully funded qualification in level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)

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.

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.