Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Polaris Community; Axbridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established organization in the residential childcare sector is seeking dedicated Residential Child Care Workers. This role offers flexibility with no contractual obligation, allowing you to work hours that suit your schedule. You will support young people facing challenges in a nurturing environment, fostering their development and well-being. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high standards of care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals while working in a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Sleep-in allowance of £36 per night

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging young people is desirable.
• Must be willing to work towards a funded qualification in childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality childcare to young people with challenging behavior.
• Maintain clear and accurate records as per statutory requirements.

Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Honesty

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People Qualification

Tools

Manual Driving License

Job description

Location: Badgworth

Contract: Shift Pattern - ad-hoc cover

Salary: Unqualified - £12.79 per hour; Qualified - £13.11 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. We pride ourselves 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 allows 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-organised, as well as committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes.

Applicants must have:

1. Full manual driving license
2. Previous experience of working with challenging young people (desirable, not essential)
3. Willingness to work towards the fully funded qualification in Level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)
4. Capability to work on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy and maintain clear, neat records
5. Good inter-personal skills and be a positive team player
6. The ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements
7. Empathetic nature
8. Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts
9. The ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people
10. A sleep-in allowance of £36 per night as and when the business needs.

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