Careers

Help us make a difference to young people’s lives by providing them with high quality care and the best possible life experiences.

Our staff are vital in achieving great outcomes for young people in our care, and are instrumental in providing opportunities for them to develop life skills and experience new things.

We offer high quality training and opportunities for development to ensure that we have the right people helping us to make a difference.

We offer:

Competitive salaries
Training & progression opportunities
Performance linked benefits and bonus
Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme

Free meals whilst on shift
Annual bonus reward to recognise loyalty and commitment
Company contributory pension scheme offered after qualifying period

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The manager leads the home in collaboration with the staff team. Staff are invested in the home and work hard to improve the care they provide to children.

Ofsted, 2021

The home is led by a dedicated manager. Staff reported that the manager is well respected by the team, describing them as ‘approachable, professional and fun’.

Ofsted, 2022

Staff work well with children’s families. One parent spoke of the progress their child had made in the short time they have lived in the home. This has meant that the time they are able to spend with their child has been of greater quality, and the staff have been available for support where necessary.

Ofsted, 2022

Supervision is provided regularly to staff. Staff further report that the registered manager is available to them throughout the month and they regularly speak and reflect as a staff team.

Ofsted, 2023

Staff receive bespoke training from the in-house clinical team to develop understanding and practice that is specific to the children in the home.

Ofsted, 2023

Become a Residential Support Worker

£29,641.04 – £30,905.68 (includes sleep ins) per annum, plus benefits

Our Residential Support Workers are enthusiastic and nurturing individuals who make a positive difference and support young people to thrive in our supportive and caring home environments.

Our services cover the areas of Gloucestershire and Somerset, and we have vacancies in all areas.

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Registered Manager Vacancies

Up to £50,017.17 (includes bonuses)

Registered Managers are accountable for the smooth and efficient management and administration of the home and to undertake wider operational tasks as and when required. You must be able to produce, update and monitor plans, report and deliver to deadlines and demonstrate an organised, efficient and flexible approach to their managerial duties.

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 as well as their wishes and feelings. You should 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.

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Looking for other roles such as Deputy Manager, Senior Support Worker or Maintenance? Click below to view all our current vacancies

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Become a part of the Polaris Community

As one of the largest providers of children’s services and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK, our community of services span the length and breadth of the whole of the UK.

Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We’re ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.

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About Us

We are experts in providing child-centred residential care for young people, enabling them to achieve their potential in a safe and stable environment. We pride ourselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background, culture, religion or ability.

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Our Homes

Our homes strive to ensure that the young people who are placed receive the best quality of care and are encouraged to achieve the best possible outcomes. It is important to us that each child feels that Headway home is not just a residential placement.

Our Approach

Our child-centred individualised care allows us to meet the needs of young people so that they can achieve their full potential. We are dedicated to helping individuals to feel comfortable, cared for and supported throughout their time with us. Our homes guide the young people in our care to make healthy choices, make positive contributions to the world around them and get the most out of life.

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