Do you have what it takes to guide a child through life?
Looking for a rewarding role supporting children and young people in a bespoke cottage?
If the answer is yes, then we need you!
Child Support worker roles available in East Fife supporting children and young people who are engaging in mainstream education. Whether it is primary or secondary school, college, university or even a work placement you will be able to create tailored plans to enable them to thrive and plan the next stages of life. You will be based in a satellite house with links to the main service close by in Fife. This home supports up to three young people and functions can vary depending on the residents in place. For example, sometimes it acts as a throughcare service for children moving on from the main house, while on other occasions it has provided specialist care for a single child with acute mental health issues as the result of gender dysmorphia. This will be a varied role often providing new challenges and opportunities to learn!
Salary is up to £29,000 depending on experience with additional sleepover allowances and overtime paid at time and a half.
What can Randstad offer a child support worker?
1. Clear salary banding and overtime paid at time and a half
2. Employee discounts available with blue light scheme
3. Comprehensive training programme and support to gain qualifications such as SVQ or HND
4. Casual dress
5. Free parking
6. Join an employee owned trust and have your say in future developments
7. Help with SSSC registration
8. Support from a dedicated Randstad consultant to guide you through the process
9. Excellent career progression opportunities
10. CV and interview tips along the way
A successful child support worker will be responsible for:
1. Working effectively as part of a team of child support workers
2. Providing 24-hour care to vulnerable young people
3. Creating a warm and nurturing environment for every child
4. Encouraging participation in classroom learning as well as alternative learning opportunities
5. Maintaining a professional manner and working to National Care Standards
6. Acting as a positive parenting role model
To be successful in your application, you will:
1. Have previous experience working in a residential setting with young people
2. Be skilled in building therapeutic relationships in line with the organisation's core values
3. Have knowledge of attachment theory and how this relates to trauma and children in care
4. Register under the PVG scheme
5. Have a full driving licence
6. Have obtained, or be working towards, SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable
If this sounds like the position for you, don't delay!
Apply now and one of our team may call you for an informal chat to take your application to the next stage.
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