Overview
Residential Childcare Worker Days – CareTech (Spark of Genius). This role is based in Stair, East Ayrshire and is a Full Time, Permanent position with 40 hours per week. Salary ranges from £26,312 to £31,470 depending on experience and qualifications. Closing date: Friday 26 September 2025.
Note: This role is part of Spark of Genius, a CareTech group company, providing residential care to young people with complex needs.
Location
Stair, East Ayrshire
Contract and Hours
Full Time, Permanent • 40 hours per week
Salary
£26,312 to £31,470 depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits and Bonuses
* £500 Welcome Bonus
* £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Full UK driving license may be required due to location
* Fully Paid induction and ongoing training
* Pension scheme
* Free PVG check
Responsibilities
* Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people to promote good relationships and achievements
* Work as part of a team to meet social, emotional, educational and mental health needs of young people
* Involve young people in domestic tasks to develop self-care skills
* Write review reports, risk assessments and contribute to care plans
* Liaise with parents and partner agencies to ensure best interests of young people are respected and promoted
Requirements / Ideal Qualifications
* Good understanding of developmental needs and milestones of young people
* Experience of working with children and families
* Driving licence is essential due to remote location
* Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parents/carers and professionals
* Ability to produce clear, concise written reports and records and verbally present information
* Ability to challenge where necessary, remain calm and objective in difficult situations
* HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or willingness to undertake these qualifications
Service Description
Foxhill is a large, attractive family house set in its own self-contained grounds in a countryside area within East Ayrshire. The grounds include space for outdoor activities and play.
About The Role
This is an opportunity to be part of a trauma-informed team and to work directly with young people with complex needs connected to their life experiences and adversity. This role offers the chance to make a positive difference to outcomes for young people.
Compliance
Due to the nature of the role, a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check is required prior to commencing work with CareTech, which will be funded by CareTech. All application data is used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.
Job Details
Job description and seniority/employment details are listed in the posting. This is an internal CareTech vacancy related to Residential Child Care.
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