Youth Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Location: Bristol

Contract: Part Time, permanent

Specific Hours: 19 hours per week

Salary: Unqualified: Up to £14,820.52 pro rata (£29,641.04 FTE) with one sleep in shift

Qualified: Up to £15,452.84 pro rata (30,905.68 FTE) with one sleep in shift

About Polaris Community

Established in 1999, Polaris Community has built a strong reputation in the field of residential adolescent care. We take pride in our ability to support young individuals as unique persons, focusing on their holistic development irrespective of their backgrounds.

Role Overview

We are seeking dedicated Residential Childcare Workers to join our team in providing essential support within our residential facilities.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be situated in a children's residential home, working closely with young individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors. The position requires flexibility, resilience, honesty, and exceptional organizational skills. Your commitment to delivering high-quality childcare will be crucial in helping these young people achieve their fullest potential.

This is a permanent position offering excellent career advancement opportunities along with a comprehensive training program within a growing organization. The work schedule consists of 19 hours per week, structured as one day on followed by five days off, including one sleep-in shift. Additional benefits include generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime, and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in managing challenging behaviors in young individuals

Essential Skills

  • QCF level 3 qualification in Children and Young People, or a willingness to pursue this qualification with full funding provided.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and maintain organized records.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team spirit.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Capability to complete daily documentation in compliance with statutory and policy requirements.
  • Empathetic disposition.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills across various contexts.
  • Ability to engage, motivate, and support young individuals.
  • A full manual driving license is essential.

Benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
  • Employee discount program
  • Employee assistance program

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer, actively encouraging applications from qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.



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