Residential Childcare Worker

• Salary scale: £20,280 - £ 26,041, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Hours per week: 40, as part of a rota which includes a combination of early and late shifts and rotational weekend working.

Who are we?

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 to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide Caretech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.

Job Purpose

• This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and trauma-informed team, and to work directly with young people with a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity.
• This is also a chance to make a difference to outcomes for young people! Our mission is to make Every Second Count.

Are you?

• Passionate about caring for young people?
• A supportive person with the ability to make a difference?
• Able to provide genuine empathy and build relationships with young people?
• Able to listen?
• Committed to keeping young people safe and protected from harm?

The main duties and responsibilities

• As part of a team, you will assist in planning to support young people’s daily routines and care plan.
• You will keep records as required to support the progress and development of outcomes.
• You will work in partnership with families to support family time.
• You will liaise with other professionals, such as police officers, healthcare providers and social workers to support quality care for the young people we look after.

Qualifications and experience

• HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications.
• Experience of working with young people or providing care and support to vulnerable people is essential.
• Experience of working within the social care sector is desirable.
• Experience of working within residential child care is desirable.
• Experience of working within other professions is desirable, such as health, community work and educational provision.
• Training opportunities and continuous learning
• As part of this role, we offer a range of training programmes to support you in your work and invest in your professional development. We feel this is key to promoting learning and growth within the organisation. These include:
• Full induction programme,
• Every Second Counts: bespoke training on the role of a residential childcare worker,
• Therapeutic crisis intervention training to assist young people in regulating their emotions when they are in crisis.
• Child protection training,
• Relax kids training,
• Attachment and trauma training,
• We also have a full suite of e-learning modules available that provide continuous knowledge and development.

Other information

• Residential work is regulated by the SSSC, and you would be expected to register within the required timescales.
• This role requires a PVG check

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing Training and Development
• SVQ Level 3 (modern apprenticeship opportunities available)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• £500 welcome bonus
• Free PVG Check
• Access to company vehicles (whilst at work)
• Access to CareTech Foundation (grants available for staff and families)

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