Headway Adolescent Resources Residential Childcare Support Worker Contract: Full Time, Permanent 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 shifts Pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution Employee Assistance Programme A sleep-in allowance of £46 per night, as and when required by the needs of the business Headway 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!

Based in one of our children's residential homes, you'll support young people with challenging behaviour, requiring flexibility, resilience, honesty and robust 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. Ability to complete daily records to statutory and policy standards Ability to engage, motivate and encourage young people Experience working with young people A relevant Level 3 Children & Young People qualification, or willingness to work towards one, which will be fully funded by the employer Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

📌 Residential Childcare Support Worker (Langford)
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📍 Langford