RESIDENTIALCHILDCAREWORKER
BENESSECARELTD
Address:WoodlandsHouse,HeatherAvenue,Alexandria,G830TJ
Location:Alexandria,Scotland
Reportsto:ResidentialHouseManager/Supervisor
Salary:Unqualified-£24,336(£13perhour)Qualified-£28,080(£15perhour)Plussleepoverrate-£60persleep
Contracthoursavailable:Full-time:36hoursperweek,Part-time:32or24hoursperweek(plussleepovers)
JobPurpose
To support young people living in a residential home by providing a safe, stable and nurturing environment. This role involves building strong relationships, promoting wellbeing, supporting family time, education and helping each young person reach their full potential through consistent care and guidance.
KeyResponsibilities
CareandSupport
* Providehigh-quality,person-centredcareinawarm,homelysetting.
* Buildpositiverelationshipswithyoungpeople,supportingtheiremotional,social,andpracticalneeds.
* Assistindevelopinglifeskills,resilience,andindependence.
* Offerconsistentsupportaroundroutines,personalcare,anddailyliving.
* CALMHtrainingtobeusedtosupportchildrenintimesofcrisis.
EducationandDevelopment
* Supportyoungpeopleinattendingschool,college,ortraining,andhelpwithhomeworkorlearningactivities.
* Actively promote and celebrate educational achievements.
FamilyTimeandRelationships
* Supportyoungpeopleinmaintaininganddevelopinghealthyrelationshipswithfamilymembers.
* Supervise andfacilitatefamilytimeinasafeandsupportiveway.
* Provideemotionalsupportbeforeandafterfamilytime.
TeamworkandCompliance
* Workcloselywithcolleagues,socialworkers,andexternalagenciesaspartofamulti-agencyteam.Contributetocareplanning,reviews,andriskassessments.
* KeepaccuraterecordsandcomplywithSSSCCodesofPracticeandallregulatorystandards.
* Adheretosafeguardingproceduresandreportconcernspromptly.
WorkingPattern
* 24-hourshifts,includingsleepovers
* 36-hour workingweek.
* Moredaysoffduetocondensedshiftpattern.
* Full annualleaveentitlement.
EssentialCriteria
* Relevant SVQ and or HNC Qualification(s)
* Fullmanualdrivinglicence(essential)
* Relevantexperienceworkingwithchildrenoryoungpeople inresidentialcare.
* Registered(oreligibleforregistration)withtheScottishSocialServicesCouncil(SSSC)
* Memberof thePVGScheme(orwillingtojoin)
* Emotionalresilience,patience,andagenuinecommitmenttomakingapositiveimpactinyounglives
* Abilityto workaspartofateamandcommunicateeffectively
CompanyBenefits
* £60 sleepover payments
* Paiddayoffonyourbirthday
* Christmasgiftfromthecompany
* Full trainingprovided
* Opportunitiesforprogressionandcontinuedprofessionaldevelopment
* Supportive,values-ledteamculture
* Workinapeaceful,sceniclocationclosetoLochLomondShores
This role is for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in young peoples lives whilst enjoying strong team support, professional development and excellent work life balance.
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