Residential Childcare Worker

You must aspire to support the very best outcomes for young people. We would like to hear from people who are; diverse, dynamic, enthusiastic, creative, adaptable, honest, flexible, reliable but most importantly committed to ensuring young people are safeguarded from harm and encouraged to achieve....

Candidates should have a SVQ 3 & HNC H&SC supporting children and young people or equivalent or working towards this. We will support you to undertake your SVQ 4 in Leadership and Management should you wish to progress. You must have worked in a residential environment and have sound knowledge of legislative frameworks that influence our practice. You must have an awareness of regulations. The ability to implement, care plans and risk assessments advantageous. You must also possess basic IT skills.

You will be working as part of a team providing quality care to young people. Working collaboratively and in partnership with parents/carers and a wide range of other professional personnel in meeting the needs of young people placed in our care.

You must hold a valid full driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes.

The position involves working shift patterns including week-ends and requires you to complete sleep-ins.

A sense of humour is paramount!

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• After completion of your probationary period, you will receive gift vouchers (of your choice) to the value of £100.00.
• Increased hourly rate for hours above contracted hours.
• One year after completing your successful probationary period, you will receive one additional day of annual leave. This will continue until you have reached 5 years’ service.
• 'Refer a Friend Scheme' If you recommend/introduce a friend to work on a full-time basis (173hours) we will pay the following:
• For unqualified staff, the referrer and the new member of staff will each receive £300 after 3 months. After 6 months the referrer will receive another £300. We will enrol the new member of staff on SVQ Level 3/4 and give them the training and support required.
• For Qualified staff (SVQ3 or higher) the referrer will receive £600 bonus and the new member of staff will receive a £300 Welcome Bonus after 3 months. After 6 months the referrer will receive an additional £600 bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £32,553.00-£33,072.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: New Futures (Scotland) Residential Child Care