Overview
Residential Childcare Worker Bank Hours – CareTech, Kilwinning, Scotland, United Kingdom. Salary £26,312.00. Closing Date: Monday 27 October 2025.
Residential Childcare Worker Bank Hours
Who are we?
Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, as part of the UK-wide CareTech group, we have delivered high quality care to children and young people who need our support. We are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met in an inclusive and supportive environment.
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 childhood adversities. Our aim is to help children look forward, develop confidence and independence, and build a brighter, more fulfilling path. We need positive, determined and caring individuals to guide them through this crucial time.
What will you do?
* Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people to promote good relationships and achieve outcomes
* Work as part of a friendly team to meet the social, emotional, educational and well-being needs of our young people
* Encourage involvement of young people in domestic tasks to develop self-care and independence skills
* Update and maintain care plans, review reports and risk assessments; contribute to individual development with a tailored approach
* Liaise with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted
* Encourage activities outside the home including social, educational and community engagement
* Be part of the family environment, participate in activities designed to cultivate 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)
* 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 while 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 per hour depending on qualifications and location
* Comprehensive training including a paid induction followed by shadow shifts with a senior member of staff
* £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
* Free onsite parking and free meals on shift
* Career development to Senior Childcare Worker, Assistant Home Manager and even Home Manager
* Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
* Free Enhanced DBS check
Due to the nature of the role, all Residential Childcare Workers must be subject to a PVG check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership prior to commencing work. Spark of Genius will cover the cost of this check.
Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
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