Residential Childcare Support Worker

Job description

Headway Adolescent ResourcesResidential Childcare Support WorkerLocation: Langford, BristolContract: Full Time, PermanentSpecific Hours: 38 hours per weekSalaryUnqualified: Base salary of £27,866.34, earning up to £33,447.67 with sleep-in shiftsQualified: Base salary of £29,181.57, earning up to £34,762.90 with sleep-in shiftsBenefitsHoliday allowancePension scheme with a 3% employer contributionEmployee Discount SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA sleep-in allowance of £46 per night, as and when required by the needs of the businessAbout HeadwayHeadway Adolescent Resources, established in 1999, has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality residential care for adolescents. We pride ourselves on offering holistic, individualised support to young people from all backgrounds.

We're now recruiting Residential Childcare Workers to join our home!

About the RoleBased in one of our children's residential homes, you'll support young people with challenging behaviour, requiring flexibility, resilience, honesty and strong organisational skills. You'll be committed to delivering high-quality care that helps each young person achieve positive outcomes.

This is a permanent role with great career prospects and full training within a growing organisation. You'll work an average of 38 hours per week on a two days on / four days off shift pattern, including two sleep-ins.

You'll also receive generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime and a performance-related bonus. Essential SkillsA full UK manual driving licenceThe ability to work independently with accuracy and maintain clear, organised recordsStrong interpersonal skills and a positive team-player approachAbility to complete daily records to statutory and policy standardsAn empathetic, patient and supportive approachGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to engage, motivate and encourage young peopleDesirable SkillsExperience working with young peopleA relevant Level 3 Children & Young People qualification, or willingness to work towards one, which will be fully funded by the employerPolaris 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. PandoLogic. Keywords: Child Care Worker, Location: Bristol, ENG - BS40 5HY

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

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