Residential Childcare Worker Nights Full Time
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Salary: £26,312 To £32,219 Per Annum, Dep On Qualifications
Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025
Location: Ormiston
Contract: Permanent
Working hours per week: 40
Role Type: Full Time
What is the role?
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and experienced childhood adversities. Our children and young people have been through tough times and our goal is to help them to look forward and build confidence, independence and their own abilities.
What will you do?
* Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people to promote good relationships and achievements
* Be part of a friendly team to meet the social, emotional, educational and well-being needs of our young people
* Participate in, and encourage involvement of the young people in, domestic tasks to develop self-care and independence skills
* Update and maintain care plans, review reports and risk assessments, contributing to individual development
* Liaise with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted
* Encourage activities outside the homes including social, educational and community engagement
* Be supportive and help create a sense of belonging through everyday activities
What do we look for?
* Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people
* Experience of working with children and families
* Full UK driving licence (manual)
* Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals
* Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records and verbally present information
* Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, whilst remaining calm and objective
* HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications
What do we offer you?
* A starting rate of £12.65 to £15.49 per hour depending on qualifications and location
* Comprehensive training including a paid induction followed by shadow shifts
* £500 Welcome Bonus after probation
* £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
* Flexibility to complete shifts on Days or Nights
* Free onsite parking and free meals on shift
* Career development opportunities
* Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
* Free Enhanced DBS check
* PVG scheme enrollment supported prior to commencing work
Any data collected in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.
Note: Due to the nature of the role, PVG check by Disclosure Scotland is required prior to starting. Spark of Genius will cover the cost.
Job details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job description file: RCCW_Spark.docx
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