Location: Badgworth
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, established in 1999, has built 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 seeking Residential Child Care Workers to join our new residential home on a casual basis. This opportunity offers flexibility to work hours you can commit to with no contractual obligation.
In this role, you will work with young people exhibiting challenging behaviour. You must be flexible, resilient, honest, and well-organised, and committed to providing a high standard of childcare to help young people achieve the best possible outcomes.
Applicants must have:
1. Full manual driving license
2. Previous experience working with challenging young people (desirable, not essential)
3. Willingness to work towards the fully funded qualification in Level 3 Children and Young People (or already qualified)
4. Ability to work on your own initiative with a high level of accuracy and maintain clear, neat records
5. Good interpersonal skills and be a positive team player
6. Ability to complete daily records to meet statutory and policy requirements
7. Empathetic nature
8. Good oral and written communication skills in various contexts
9. Ability to engage, motivate, and encourage young people
10. A sleep-in allowance of £36 per night as needed 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.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.11 per hour
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: REF-2Q-P1TMJM4
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