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Childcare Support Specialist

2 months ago


WestonsuperMare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
Location: Western-Super-Mare

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 understand and support young individuals as unique persons, ensuring a holistic approach to their care regardless of their backgrounds.

Role Overview

As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will be situated in a children's residential facility, engaging with young people who exhibit challenging behaviors. This role requires flexibility, resilience, honesty, and exceptional organizational skills. Your commitment to delivering high-quality childcare will be essential in helping these young individuals achieve their fullest potential.

This is a permanent position with promising career advancement opportunities and a thorough training program within a growing organization. The work schedule consists of 19 hours per week, following a pattern of one day on and five days off, including one sleep-in shift. Additionally, you will benefit from generous allowances for bank holidays, overtime, and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with challenging youth

Essential Qualifications

  • Possession of QCF level 3 in Children and Young People, or a willingness to pursue this qualification, which will be fully funded.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and maintain organized records.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude as a team player.
  • 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 inspire young people.
  • A full manual driving license is essential.

Benefits Offered:

  • Holiday Allowance
  • Pension Scheme (3% Employer contribution)
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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