Residential Childcare Worker Nights Full Time
Working hours - 40 hrs per week, as part of a rota including early and late shifts and rotational weekends.
About us
Spark of Genius, one of Scotland’s largest residential childcare providers, has been delivering high-quality care for over 25 years. As part of the UK-wide CareTech family, we are committed to meeting the individual needs of each child.
About the Service
Brandy Burn, located near Elderslie in Renfrewshire, offers a therapeutic and peaceful environment for young people to learn and grow, having been renovated to a high standard.
In your new role, you will:
1. Work positively and respectfully with young people to promote relationships and achievements.
2. Collaborate with a team to address social, emotional, educational, and mental health needs.
3. Encourage participation of young people in domestic tasks to develop self-care skills.
4. Write review reports, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to care plans.
5. Liaise with parents and partner agencies to promote the best interests of the young people.
You will ideally have:
1. A good understanding of the developmental needs of young people.
2. Experience working with children and families.
3. A driving license, as the location is remote.
4. Excellent communication skills to engage with young people, parents/carers, and professionals.
5. Ability to produce clear reports and verbally communicate effectively.
6. Resilience and objectivity in challenging situations.
7. HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care, or equivalent qualifications, or willingness to undertake these.
We offer:
* Fully paid induction program
* £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus
* Specialist training including therapeutic crisis intervention, child protection, attachment and trauma training, and more.
* Continuous learning through e-learning modules
All Residential Childcare Workers must undergo a PVG check by Disclosure Scotland, which CareTech will cover. Applications are used solely for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech.
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