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Headstart Residential

Job title:
Residential Support Worker (Mentor)
Exhibiting at:
Hastings Careers Fair
Region:
South East
Headstart Residential
will be hiring at the
Hastings Careers Fair
, which takes place at
White Rock Theatre
on
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
between the times of
10am - 2pm
.
Company Description

Why work for

Headstart Residential

?

At Headstart Residential Care, our dedicated team takes care of our young people day to day, ensuring their well-being, happiness, and growth. We believe in creating not just a care facility but a home where lasting memories are made. Here's how we make each day special. Our Mentors are involved in starting morning by ensuring that our young people are up and ready for the day ahead. We understand the importance of routine and structure in their lives. You will take care of all the necessary paperwork, so you can focus on what truly matters – our children’s well-being. Our transparent and efficient processes keep everything running smoothly. From evenings to weekends, our goal is to create a sense of joy and fun. Whether it's playing on the Xbox, a spirited game of football, a cozy film day, or the thrill of go-karting, we ensure that each moment is filled with laughter and adventure. As a Mentor the work you do truly matters. It's about tapping into each young person's unique needs, personality, and potential. You will take pride in guiding them towards a positive and promising future.

job description
Job Description

The Role:

Residential Support Worker (Mentor)

Package Benefits:

We know this is both a challenging and rewarding job. For your hard work and commitment, offer an excellent renumeration package. You will have the chance to make a life changing difference to the lives of young people, and so will receive:

Annual Salary: Base salary of £26,000 (40 Hours per week)

Renumeration Package:

£500 welcome bonus (After completing the 6-month probation)

£500 loyalty bonus (After completing 12-months service following a successful probation)

£80 per sleep.

Training: A full 4-week induction as well as specialised training

Holiday: 5.6 Weeks

Progression: Training suited to your needs and interests.

Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

What we are looking for

At Headstart Residential Care we embrace and cherish the uniqueness of every individual, recognizing that it's our differences that contribute to our excellence in providing care. Our residents come from various backgrounds, walks of life, and possess diverse needs, and our team is a reflection of this beautiful diversity. By having a workforce that mirrors the wide range of our residents, we ensure that our teams are well-equipped to connect, motivate, and empower our young individuals to express themselves freely.

Joining us means embarking on a journey with Headstart Residential Care, where we offer you the opportunity to cultivate a rewarding career in a rapidly growing organization. Here, you have the freedom to unleash your potential and achieve remarkable personal and professional growth.

Here's what we're looking for from you:

· A positive attitude and team player.

· An honest and empathetic individual

· If you do not have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, we will fund this professional growth.

· A full UK driving licence which you’ve held for at least 12 months

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.

The Headstart Residential Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employ and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00-£33,969.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Loyalty bonus

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Schedule:

Day shift

Night shift

Overtime

Weekend availability

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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