Total 31 human resources job vacancies in Somerset, BA9 9DT

Location: Badgworth

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: Unqualified: Up to £29,641.04 with sleep in shifts

Qualified: Up to £30,273.36 with sleep in shifts

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in 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, and 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.

This is a permanent role with excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training programme within an expanding company. You will be working on average 38 hours per week - 2 days on and 4 days off shift pattern with 2 sleep-ins. In addition, you will be eligible for generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime hours, and performance related bonus scheme.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience of challenging young people

Essential skills

• Qualified to QCF level 3 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, maintain 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
• Have 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 (3% 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.

Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager

Location: Chedzoy

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,213.36 per annum (includes sleep in shifts)

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in Chedzoy.

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare and;
• To work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively at all times and that young people achieve positive outcomes.

Main Duties:

• To work on shift and in conjunction with the Home Manager to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage a staff team and to deputise for the Home Manager in his/her absence delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which includes Whistleblowing and any associated guidance as may be issued from time to time and to report all causes of concern to the nominated Designated Safeguarding Officer immediately, while understanding that the safety of children in our care is paramount at all times and that safeguarding is a key responsibility of every employee of Headway.
• To comply with and to have a thorough up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to all staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To promote effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and enforce company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• Click apply now to view the full list of duties on our careers portal

Special Conditions:

• The holder of this position will be required to book annual leave at different times to the Home Manager

About you:

• Good overall standard of education
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards
• Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one
• Commitment to commence relevant level 5 Diploma within 6 months of appointment and successful completion of probation period, if not already qualified to this level
• A minimum of 2 years' previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working with outside agencies, other professionals, parents and families
• Experience of attending reviews, planning meetings etc.
• Excellent report writing and numeracy skills.
• Well organised with excellent administration and IT skills
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Team Leaders & Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
• Must hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence (manual)

Benefits:

• On call payments- £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
• Increased Overtime Rate
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Work Phone

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Residential Children's Services Team Leader

Location: Western Super Mare

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Unqualified: Up to £30,905.68 with sleep in shifts

Qualified: Up to £31,952.96 with sleep in shifts

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our services in Newport.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

Purpose of Job

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare

Key Responsibilities

• To work on shift to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage Residential Support Workers within their team, delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• To comply with and to have an up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to their staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To support effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and apply company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person's Plans.
• To support and compliment the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning.
• To play an active part, promote and encourage the participation of young people in the decision-making process of the home and wider community and to provide and/or help them seek information and advice from appropriate sources.
• To promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• To comply with legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.
• To attend all required training and, when required, to support QCF learners

Essential skills

• Good overall standard of education.
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards.
• Previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Good report writing and numeracy skills. Well organised with good administration skills. IT literate.
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• Good knowledge of relevant Children's Home legislation and local & national child protection procedures and protocols.

Benefits:

• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Residential Childcare Support Worker

Location: Western Super Mare

Contract: Full Time, permanent

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: Unqualified: Up to £29,641.04 with sleep in shifts

Qualified: Up to £30,273.36 with sleep in shifts

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in 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, and 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.

This is a permanent role with excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training programme within an expanding company. You will be working on average 38 hours per week - 2 days on and 4 days off shift pattern with 2 sleep-ins. In addition, you will be eligible for generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime hours, and 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 3 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, maintain 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
• Have 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 (3% 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.

Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager

Location: Western Super Mare

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,213.36 per annum (includes sleep in shifts)

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in Chedzoy.

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare and;
• To work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively at all times and that young people achieve positive outcomes.

Special Conditions:

• The holder of this position will be required to book annual leave at different times to the Home Manager

About you:

• Good overall standard of education
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards
• Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one
• Commitment to commence relevant level 5 Diploma within 6 months of appointment and successful completion of probation period, if not already qualified to this level
• A minimum of 2 years' previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working with outside agencies, other professionals, parents and families
• Experience of attending reviews, planning meetings etc.
• Excellent report writing and numeracy skills.
• Well organised with excellent administration and IT skills
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Team Leaders & Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
• Must hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence (manual)

Benefits:

• On call payments- £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
• Increased Overtime Rate
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Work Phone

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Residential Children's Services Deputy Manager

Location: Western Super Mare

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,213.36 per annum (includes sleep in shifts)

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in Chedzoy.

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare and;
• To work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively at all times and that young people achieve positive outcomes.

Special Conditions:

• The holder of this position will be required to book annual leave at different times to the Home Manager

About you:

• Good overall standard of education
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards
• Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one
• Commitment to commence relevant level 5 Diploma within 6 months of appointment and successful completion of probation period, if not already qualified to this level
• A minimum of 2 years' previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working with outside agencies, other professionals, parents and families
• Experience of attending reviews, planning meetings etc.
• Excellent report writing and numeracy skills.
• Well organised with excellent administration and IT skills
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Team Leaders & Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
• Must hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence (manual)

Benefits:

• On call payments- £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
• Increased Overtime Rate
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Work Phone

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Residential Children's Services Team Leader

Location: Western Super Mare

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Unqualified: Up to £30,905.68 with sleep in shifts

Qualified: Up to £31,952.96 with sleep in shifts

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our services in Newport.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

Purpose of Job

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare

Key Responsibilities

• To work on shift to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage Residential Support Workers within their team, delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• To comply with and to have an up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to their staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To support effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and apply company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person's Plans.
• To support and compliment the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning.
• To play an active part, promote and encourage the participation of young people in the decision-making process of the home and wider community and to provide and/or help them seek information and advice from appropriate sources.
• To promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• To comply with legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.
• To attend all required training and, when required, to support QCF learners

Essential skills

• Good overall standard of education.
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards.
• Previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Good report writing and numeracy skills. Well organised with good administration skills. IT literate.
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• Good knowledge of relevant Children's Home legislation and local & national child protection procedures and protocols.

Benefits:

• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Location: Dunwear, Bridgwater

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,213.36 per annum (includes sleep in shifts)

Specific Hours: 38 hours per week

Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in Chedzoy.

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare and;
• To work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively at all times and that young people achieve positive outcomes.

Main Duties:

• To work on shift and in conjunction with the Home Manager to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage a staff team and to deputise for the Home Manager in his/her absence delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which includes Whistleblowing and any associated guidance as may be issued from time to time and to report all causes of concern to the nominated Designated Safeguarding Officer immediately, while understanding that the safety of children in our care is paramount at all times and that safeguarding is a key responsibility of every employee of Headway.
• To comply with and to have a thorough up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to all staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To promote effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and enforce company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• Click apply now to view the full list of duties on our careers portal.

Special Conditions:

• The holder of this position will be required to book annual leave at different times to the Home Manager

About you:

• Good overall standard of education
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards
• Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one
• Commitment to commence relevant level 5 Diploma within 6 months of appointment and successful completion of probation period, if not already qualified to this level
• A minimum of 2 years' previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience of working with outside agencies, other professionals, parents and families
• Experience of attending reviews, planning meetings etc.
• Excellent report writing and numeracy skills.
• Well organised with excellent administration and IT skills
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Team Leaders & Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position
• Must hold a full, clean UK Driving Licence (manual)

Benefits:

• On call payments- £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• Ofsted Bonus of £200 for a Good report, £500 for an Outstanding report.
• Increased Overtime Rate
• Holiday Allowance
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Work Phone

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Residential Children's Services Team Leader

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our services in Highbridge

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

Salary: Unqualified- Basic salary of £23,889.84 (£12.09) plus £36 per sleep in shift = up to £28,257.84

Qualified- Salary of £25,569.44 (£12.94) plus £36 per sleep in shift= up to £29,937.44

Job Type: Full Time, permanent

Specific Hours: 39 hours per week

Purpose of Job

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare

Key Responsibilities

• To work on shift to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage Residential Support Workers within their team, delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• To comply with and to have an up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to their staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To support effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and apply company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person's Plans.
• To support and compliment the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning.
• To play an active part, promote and encourage the participation of young people in the decision-making process of the home and wider community and to provide and/or help them seek information and advice from appropriate sources.
• To promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• To comply with legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.
• To attend all required training and, when required, to support QCF learners

Essential skills

• Good overall standard of education.
• Working towards or hold a Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards.
• Previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Good report writing and numeracy skills. Well organised with good administration skills. IT literate.
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• Good knowledge of relevant Children's Home legislation and local & national child protection procedures and protocols.

Benefits:

• A sleep in allowance of up to £36 per night (two days on, four days off) potential extra earning of up to £4368
• Holiday Allowance of 5.6 weeks (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Registered Manager

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

NEW HOME OPENING

Location - Worle, Western-Super-Mare

Salary: £42,717.17 per year with the potential to earn up to £52,117.17 through bonuses

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Manager to join our services in Western-Super-Mare.

You must have a minimum of 2 years' previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.

Role details:

• You will manage a 4 bedded children's home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 to ensure a high quality of care is delivered to young people that provides a positive and enriching living experience that meets their needs and achieves the best possible outcomes for each of the young people.
• You will be accountable for the smooth and efficient management and administration of the home and to undertake wider operational tasks as and when required.
• Must be able to produce, update and monitor plans, reports etc and deliver to deadlines and demonstrate an organised, efficient and flexible approach to their managerial duties.
• Must be able to lead, motivate, manage and develop all members of the staff team within an open and enthusiastic culture which includes the delivery of training.
• Must ensure that the Company is represented professionally to outside agencies and within the local community and contribute towards the development of the Company.

About you:

You must be committed to making a real difference to the lives of the young people in our care and to working to a high standard of professional practice with a non-judgmental and get up and go positive attitude taking into account the views of the young people's views, wishes and feelings.

• Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Children's Home legislation and inspection requirements for Ofsted and a thorough knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures and protocols.
• You must have a recognised social work qualification ie QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People) and QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years' previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
• Must be licensed to drive a manual gear car and have use of own car and be able to undertake on-call duties (rota shared between 12)

Benefits:

• 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Occupancy Bonus: £175 per child after the first child pay e.g. 4 bed home= 3 x £175 (£525 pcm)
• Ofsted Report Bonuses- £500 for a good report, £1000 for an outstanding report
• Non-contributory pension (9% Employer contribution) and company sick pay after 6 months probation
• On call payments- £10 per day Monday- Fridays and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• Enhanced sick pay - 5 days full sick pay

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: Up to £33,197.84 ((includes sleep in shifts)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Dunwear, Bridgwater

Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in Bridgwater.

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare and;
• To work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively at all times and that young people achieve positive outcomes.

Main Duties:

• To work on shift and in conjunction with the Home Manager to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage a staff team and to deputise for the Home Manager in his/her absence delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which includes Whistleblowing and any associated guidance as may be issued from time to time and to report all causes of concern to the nominated Designated Safeguarding Officer immediately, while understanding that the safety of children in our care is paramount at all times and that safeguarding is a key responsibility of every employee of Headway.
• To comply with and to have a thorough up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to all staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To promote effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and enforce company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person's Plans.
• To ensure the staff team contribute to the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning and to ensure the Key Worker system is adhered to.
• To promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• To implement and enforce legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.
• To attend all required training and, when required, to present in house training courses and to support QCF learners.
• To participate in the on-call Rota as required and to be available to cover shifts when on-call when all other options are exhausted and to submit on-call records.
• To ensure that the petty cash budget is utilised responsibly and properly balanced at the end of each shift, to manage additional funds effectively and to monitor the home's budget as directed by the Home Manager.
• To undertake the duties outlined in Appendix A and other duties as required which may be revised from time to time by the Company.

Special Conditions:

• The holder of this position will be required to book annual leave at different times to the Home Manager

About you:

• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards
• Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one
• Click apply now to view the full job description on our careers portal.

Benefits:

• On call payments- £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• A sleep in allowance of up to £36 per night (two days on, four days off) potential extra earning of up to £4368
• Increased Overtime Rate £17.50
• Holiday Allowance of 5.6 weeks (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Work Phone

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: Up to £33,197.84 ((includes sleep in shifts)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: East Huntspill, Highbridge

Responsible for: Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our home in East Huntspill

Purpose of the job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead the Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare and;
• To work with and support the Children's Home Manager to ensure that the residential home runs smoothly and effectively at all times and that young people achieve positive outcomes.

Main Duties:

• To work on shift and in conjunction with the Home Manager to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage a staff team and to deputise for the Home Manager in his/her absence delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which includes Whistleblowing and any associated guidance as may be issued from time to time and to report all causes of concern to the nominated Designated Safeguarding Officer immediately, while understanding that the safety of children in our care is paramount at all times and that safeguarding is a key responsibility of every employee of Headway.
• To comply with and to have a thorough up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to all staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To promote effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and enforce company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person's Plans.
• To ensure the staff team contribute to the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning and to ensure the Key Worker system is adhered to.
• To promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• To implement and enforce legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.
• To attend all required training and, when required, to present in house training courses and to support QCF learners.
• To participate in the on-call Rota as required and to be available to cover shifts when on-call when all other options are exhausted and to submit on-call records.

• The holder of this position will be required to book annual leave at different times to the Home Manager

About you:

• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards
• Hold a QCF Level 3 qualification or be willing to work towards one
• Commitment to commence relevant level 5 Diploma within 6 months of appointment and successful completion of probation period, if not already qualified to this level
• A minimum of 2 years' previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour
• Click apply now to view the full job description on our careers portal.

Benefits:

• On call payments- £10 for weekday (Monday to Friday) and £50 for Saturday and Sunday
• A sleep in allowance of up to £36 per night (two days on, four days off) potential extra earning of up to £4368
• Increased Overtime Rate £17.50
• Holiday Allowance of 5.6 weeks (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
• Work Phone

Headway Adolescent Children's Services 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 expects all staff to share this commitment. All candidates will be subject to thorough reference checks including an enhanced DBS as safeguarding young people is at the heart of everything we do.

INDRESHP

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset

Contract: Full Time/Permanent - 38 hours per week (2 sleep in shifts per week)

Salary: Unqualified - Basic salary of £23,257.52 (£11.77) + sleep in shifts (£36) = £27,625.52

Qualified- Salary of £24,522.16 (£12.41) + sleep in shifts (£36) = £28,890.16

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in 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 Child Care Workers to join our new residential home!

Based in a children's residential home you will be working with young people with challenging behaviour, and 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.

This is a permanent role with excellent career prospects and a comprehensive training programme within an expanding company.

You will be working on average 38 hours per week - 2 days on and 4 days off shift pattern with 2 sleep-ins. In addition, you will be eligible for generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime hours, and performance related bonus scheme.

Applicants must have:

• Previous experience of working with challenging young people, preferably in a residential setting (but not essential)
• Qualified to QCF level 3 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, maintain 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
• Have 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.

If you feel that you could use your skills to support this work through creating a caring and stimulating environment allowing for a range of opportunities and life experiences for the young people, then we want to hear from you. Please either apply or call Sulmaz Gallehdar on 07890274367.

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.

Headway Adolescent Resources were formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector, and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background.

NEW HOME OPENING

We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our services in Bridgwater, Somerset

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

Location - Bridgwater, North Somerset

• Salary: Unqualified- Basic salary of £23,889.84 (£12.09) + sleep in shifts (£36) = £28,257.84

• Qualified- Salary of £25,569.44 (£12.94) + sleep in shifts (£36) = £29,937.44

• Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 39 hours per week

Purpose of Job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare

Key Responsibilities:

• To work on shift to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage Residential Support Workers within their team, delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• To comply with and to have an up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to their staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To support effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and apply company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person's Plans.
• To support and compliment the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning.
• To play an active part, promote and encourage the participation of young people in the decision-making process of the home and wider community and to provide and/or help them seek information and advice from appropriate sources.
• To promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• To comply with legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.
• To attend all required training and, when required, to support QCF learners

Essential skills:

• Good overall standard of education.
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards.
• Previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Good report writing and numeracy skills. Well organised with good administration skills. IT literate.
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• Good knowledge of relevant Children's Home legislation and local & national child protection procedures and protocols.

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

We are currently seeking a Team Leader to join our services in Badgworth

Do you have passion and enthusiasm for promoting the well-being of young people and aiding them to reach their full potential?

Salary: Unqualified- Basic salary of £23,889.84 (£12.09) + sleep in shifts (£36) = £28,257.84

Qualified- Salary of £25,569.44 (£12.94) + sleep in shifts (£36) = £29,937.44

• Job Type: Full Time, 39 hours per week ( Fixed Term Contract- 12 Months)

Purpose of Job:

• To ensure that the needs of young people in Headway's care are met and to provide a positive and safe living experience for these young people and;
• To manage and lead Residential Support Workers in order to provide a high quality of childcare

Key Responsibilities:

• To work on shift to ensure that the Home runs efficiently and effectively to a high standard and young people are safeguarded at all times. Thus creating a homely environment for the young people in our care, taking into account their views, wishes and feelings.
• To manage Residential Support Workers within their team, delivering supervision in accordance with company policy.
• To comply with the Company's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
• To comply with and to have an up to date knowledge of the Home's Statement of Purpose, Policy and Procedures, all relevant legislation and be able to impart this knowledge to their staff and to promote best practice and maintain confidentiality.
• To support effective multi agency working and positive relationships with all staff, the local community, local authorities, other professional agencies and significant others who are part of a young person's life.
• To comply with and apply company guidelines on Codes of Conduct and to set an acceptable role model standard within the home, acting as a mentor to staff.
• To assist in the development and delivery of the objectives identified in the young person's Plans.
• To support and compliment the reviewing and monitoring process in the development of Care Planning.
• To play an active part, promote and encourage the participation of young people in the decision-making process of the home and wider community and to provide and/or help them seek information and advice from appropriate sources.
• To promote anti-discriminatory and equal opportunity practices in line with Company Policy.
• To comply with legislation and company policies on Health & Safety, Fire and Data Protection.
• To attend all required training and, when required, to support QCF learners

Essential skills:

• Good overall standard of education.
• Working towards or hold Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Child Care legislation, children's home regulations and quality standards.
• Previous experience of working directly with young people with challenging behaviour.
• Good report writing and numeracy skills. Well organised with good administration skills. IT literate.
• Able to relate to young people with empathy and committed to a high standard of child care and to achieve the best outcomes for young people in their care.
• Strong motivational, management and leadership potential. Able to supervise, support and develop Residential Support Workers to create a cohesive team.
• Good knowledge of relevant Children's Home legislation and local & national child protection procedures and protocols.

The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.