Location: Bristol
Contract: Shift Pattern - ad-hoc cover
Salary: Unqualified - £12.79 per hour; Qualified - £13.11 per hour plus sleep-in shifts when required
Headway Adolescent Resources, formed in 1999, has established a strong reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector. We pride ourselves on our 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 allows 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. 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:
* Full manual driving license
* Previous experience of working with challenging young people (desirable, not essential)
* Willingness to work towards the fully funded qualification in Level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)
* Ability to work on your own initiative with a high level of accuracy, maintaining clear, neat records
* Good inter-personal skills and a positive team player attitude
* Capability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements
* Empathetic nature
* Good oral and written communication skills in various contexts
* Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people
* A sleep-in allowance of £36 per night as required by the business
Headway is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
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