Residential Youth Care Specialist

Headway Adolescent Resources; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adolescent support organization in Bristol seeks a Residential Childcare Support Worker. In this role, you will work in a children's home supporting young people with challenging behavior. The position offers a permanent contract with excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training program. Candidates should possess a full manual driving license and good interpersonal skills. The role offers a salary range up to £33,640.53 and involves working 38 hours per week with additional benefits including holiday allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)

Employee Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Sleep in allowance of £46 per night

Qualifications

• Must be flexible, resilient, and well-organised.
• Capable of working on their own initiative.
• Able to maintain clear and neat records.

Responsibilities

• Work with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Provide high standard of childcare.
• Maintain records to meet statutory requirements.

Skills

Full manual driving license

Good inter-personal skills

Empathetic nature

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to engage and motivate young people

Education

Level 3 Children and Young People qualification

Job description

A leading adolescent support organization in Bristol seeks a Residential Childcare Support Worker. In this role, you will work in a children's home supporting young people with challenging behavior. The position offers a permanent contract with excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training program. Candidates should possess a full manual driving license and good interpersonal skills. The role offers a salary range up to £33,640.53 and involves working 38 hours per week with additional benefits including holiday allowance and pension scheme.