Role Type: Permanent
Working hours per week: 40
Salary: £26,312 to £32,219 per annum, dependent on qualifications
Closing Date: Monday 29 December 2025
Childrens Residential Support Worker Full Time
UK manual driving licence is essential
This service is located in an area of natural beauty and we try to take advantage of that by encouraging our children to spend time outdoors close to the home. The area is popular with outdoors enthusiasts for hiking, climbing etc If you are a nature fan and enjoy outdoors activities we can involve you in co-ordinating these projects.
Who are Spark of Genius?
For over 25 years Spark of Genius, one of Scotlands largest residential child care providers, has been delivering high quality care to children and young people with extra needs.
What is the role?
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 not back, to support them to see how they can develop their confidence, their independence and develop their own abilities to ensure a brighter and more fulfilling path ahead.
What will you do?
Work positively and in an empowering way to promote good relationships and encourage achievements
Be part of a friendly team to meet the well-being needs of our young people
Participate and encourage the involvement of the young people in skills needed for the future
Update and maintain care plans accurately
Liaise with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best interests of the young people
Encourage activities outside of the homes to include social, educational and community engagement
Have fun and be part of the family, watch a movie, play a game, take a walk, go on days out and other activities designed to cultivate a feeling of belonging
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)
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, whilst remaining calm and objective in difficult situations
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 with a senior member of staff
£500 Welcome Bonus once you have completed the probation period
£1000 Refer A Friend scheme if you introduce someone to us and they join our team
Ability to complete shifts on Days or Nights as per role application
Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
Free Enhanced DBS/PVG check of course
Safeguarding Statement
CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
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