Residential Childcare Worker Days Full Time, Kirkintilloch
Job Reference: d7df1405a755
Location: Kirkintilloch
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
Residential Childcare Worker Days Full Time
A full UK manual driving licence is required.
About us:
Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential childcare providers. For over 25 years, we have delivered high-quality care to young people in need of 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.
Responsibilities:
* Work positively, respectfully, and empoweringly with young people to promote good relationships and achievements.
* Collaborate with a team to meet 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 the young people are maintained.
What we look for:
* 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.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to challenge individuals appropriately, stay calm, and remain objective in difficult situations.
* HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care, or equivalent qualification, or willingness to undertake these qualifications.
Benefits:
* *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
* Fully Paid induction programme
* Competitive rates of pay
* Free PVG check (cost covered by CareTech)
* Pension scheme
All Residential Childcare Workers must undergo a PVG check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership prior to starting work. Applications are for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.
*Conditions apply.
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