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About us:
Applied Care and Development (ACAD) is a well-established private sector residential childcare provider delivering quality services for children and young people since 2001. Part of the CareTech Family, established in 1993, CareTech is a leading nationwide social care provider offering high-quality, tailored care and support solutions across the UK. ACAD operates eight residential childcare services in Scotland and an independent school in Dumfries, with locations in Dumfries and Galloway, Highland, and Fife.
We are seeking:
Compassionate and empowering Residential Child Care Support Workers to care for children and young people unable to live with their families, many of whom have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We seek individuals who understand the challenges children face and can support their recovery and growth.
Our environment:
We provide children with a safe, nurturing environment. We need caring, compassionate individuals who can demonstrate these qualities in a challenging yet rewarding setting.
About the service:
Cushathill home, near Lockerbie, is a large detached 4-bedroom house situated in expansive grounds in a rural setting. It offers medium to long-term placements for children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioral needs, including those who have experienced trauma. Staff are qualified and registered per SSSC regulations, with ongoing training, supervision, and appraisal. The house manager is available on-site as supernumerary, and an on-call service provides additional support.
Ideal candidates will possess:
* A good understanding of developmental needs and milestones of children and young people
* Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals
* Ability to produce clear, concise reports and records
* A valid manual driving license
We support your professional development through specialist training, a comprehensive induction, and qualifications such as HNC in Social Care or SVQ Level 3 in Care. We offer a competitive salary, sleepover allowance, full-time permanent contract, employee assistance program, and pension scheme.
All Residential Childcare Workers must undergo a PVG check by Disclosure Scotland and register with the SSSC. CareTech covers the PVG cost.
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