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Client:
Headway
Location:
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
31fa837e9530
Job Views:
77
Posted:
18.02.2025
Expiry Date:
04.04.2025
Job Description:
Location: Gloucester
Contract: Full Time, permanent
Specific Hours: hours per week
Salary: Unqualified: Up to £,. with sleep in shifts
Qualified: Up to £,. with sleep in shifts
Headway Adolescent Resources has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and prides itself on 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. You will need to be flexible, resilient, honest, and well-organized, 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 average hours per week – days on and days off shift pattern with sleep-ins. In addition, you will be eligible for generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime hours, and a performance-related bonus scheme.
Essential skills:
* Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting (but not essential).
* Qualified to QCF level in Children and Young People, or willing to work towards the qualification which will be fully funded.
* Be capable of working on their own initiative to a high level of accuracy, maintaining 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.
* 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.
Benefits:
* Holiday Allowance.
* Pension Scheme (% Employer contribution).
* Employee Discount Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
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.
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