Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)

Job description

Residential Childcare Support Worker (Sessional/Casual)Location: BristolContract: Shift Pattern- ad-hoc coverSalary: £13.56- £14.20 (dependent on qualification) per hour plus sleep in shifts when requiredHeadway 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 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, 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.

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, maintain clear, neat records

Have good inter-personal 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

Have good oral and written communication skills in a variety of contexts

The ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people

Full manual driving license essential.

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English