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Residential Childcare Worker Nights Full Time, Balfron
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Location:
Balfron, United Kingdom
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Other
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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16
Posted:
29.04.2025
Expiry Date:
13.06.2025
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Job Description:
Residential Childcare Worker Nights Full Time
Full UK manual driving licence is required.
About us
Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high-quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is part of the UK-wide CareTech family, committed to meeting each child's individual needs.
In your new role
This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team supporting young people with complex needs related to their life experiences and childhood adversity.
What will you do?
* Work positively, respectfully, and empoweringly with young people to promote good relationships and achievements.
* Collaborate with a team to address the social, emotional, educational, and mental health needs of young people.
* Encourage participation of young people in domestic tasks to develop self-care skills.
* Write review reports, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to care plans.
* Liaise with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best interests of young people are maintained.
What we look for?
* Good understanding of developmental needs and milestones of young people.
* Experience working with children and families.
* Full UK manual driving licence.
* Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with young people, parents/carers, and professionals.
* Ability to produce clear, concise written reports and verbally present information.
* Capacity to challenge individuals appropriately, remain calm, and stay objective in difficult situations.
* HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care, or equivalent qualification, or willingness to undertake these.
* *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
* Fully paid induction programme.
* Competitive pay rates.
* Free PVG check.
* Pension scheme.
All Residential Childcare Workers must undergo a PVG check by Disclosure Scotland before starting work. CareTech covers the cost of this check.
Data received in applications will be used solely for recruitment within Spark of Genius and CareTech. *
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