Salary Scale: £24,960 to £29,868 dep on quals
Full UK manual driving licence is required.
About Us:
For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family, committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.
In Your New Role:
This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity.
What Will You Do?
1. Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people to promote good relationships and encourage achievements.
2. Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional, educational health, and mental health needs of young people.
3. Participate in and encourage the participation of young people in the domestic tasks of the home to develop self-care skills.
4. Write review reports, risk assessments, and contribute to care plans.
5. Liaise with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times.
What We Look For:
* Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people.
* Experience of working with children and families.
* Full UK driving licence (manual).
* Ability to communicate, engage, and form positive relationships with young people, parents/carers, and other professionals.
* Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and present information and views verbally.
* Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, remaining calm and objective in difficult situations.
* HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care, or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications.
Benefits:
* £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
* £500 Welcome Bonus
* Fully Paid Induction Programme
* Competitive Rates of Pay
* Free PVG Check
* Pension Scheme
Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a PVG check and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check. For England-based roles, an Enhanced DBS will be required, with costs met by the employer.
Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.
*Conditions apply.
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