Residential Childcare Support Worker

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Residential Childcare Support WorkerLocation: Langford, North Somerset/ BristolContract: Full Time, permanentSpecific Hours: 38 hours per weekSalary: Unqualified: Base salary of £27,866.34, earning up to £33,447.67 with sleep-in shifts.Qualified: Base salary of £29,181.57, earning up to £34,762.90 with sleep-in shiftsHeadway 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 skillsFull manual driving licenseBe capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintain clear, neat recordsHave good inter-personal skills, and be a positive team playerThe ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements.Empathetic natureHave good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contextsThe ability to engage, motivate and encourage young peopleDesirable SkillsPrevious experience of working with young peopleWilling to work towards the fully funded qualification in level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)Benefits:Holiday AllowancePension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)Employee Discount SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA 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. JBRP1_UKTJ
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