Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

TN United Kingdom; Axbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in adolescent care is seeking Residential Child Care Workers for a casual role in a children's residential home. This flexible position allows you to work on an ad-hoc basis, providing essential support to young people with challenging behavior. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with a commitment to high-quality childcare. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals, helping them to achieve their best outcomes. Join a dedicated team that values empathy and resilience in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance of £46 per night

Flexible working hours

Casual employment

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting.
• Ability to maintain clear, neat records and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard childcare to young people with challenging behavior.
• Engage, motivate, and encourage young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Initiative

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

QCF Level 3 in Children and Young People

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

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Client:

Polaris Community

Location:

Axbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: Badgworth

Contract: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc cover

Salary: £13.56- £14.20 (dependent on qualification) per hour plus sleep in shifts when required

Headway Adolescent Resources was formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and prides 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. 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. You will need to be flexible, resilient, honest and well-organized, 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, maintaining clear, neat records
• 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
• Empathetic nature
• 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.