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Caretech; Balfron; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend

PVG costs covered

Full training

Competitive pay

Home from home

Job summary

CareTech Community Services is hiring a Children's Residential Support Worker in Balfron. You’ll support young people with daily routines, school prep, meals, and engaging activities in a warm, homely house.

We value warmth, patience, and strong communication. A full UK driving licence is essential; sponsorship is not available. You’ll receive full training and help shape safe outcomes for each child.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for young people preferred or care for someone close.
• Ability to work towards SSSC qualifications as part of career development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• As a Children's Residential Support Worker, support daily routines and school prep.
• Assist with meals and planning activities for the children.
• Update care plans regularly and communicate with senior staff.
• Create a warm, homely environment and assist with light housekeeping.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Join in trips and activities such as park visits or creative projects.

Skills

Warmth

Patience

Great listener

Excellent communication

Enthusiasm to help others

Education

Ability to work towards SSSC qualifications

Tools

Manual UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Balfron Glasgow/Stirling G63 Scotland

£27,976 unqualified - £29,036 with an SVQ or HNC - £33,259 with SVQ and HNC per annum.

A full UK driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working, you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support senior staff with timely updates
• Promote individuality not a "one size fits all" approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
• Be part of a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Where You’ll Do It

Shian house is situated in the small village of Balfron, surrounded by striking scenery. The house itself is a spacious five-bedroom house consisting of a games room, quiet room, large lounge and dining area. The extensive garden area provides a range of opportunities for young people with a large enclosed space offering a large trampoline lowered into the ground, football goals and swings for the leisure of the young people. The garden also has raised beds used for growing our own vegetables which are then used by the young people and our cook in preparing meals for the house.

Shian’s main ethos is to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all young people whilst striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone who lives with us, achieved by creating an inclusive, trauma informed environment where everyone can truly flourish.

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager, focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
• Ability to work towards SSSC qualifications
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Someone with the desire to take pride in helping others.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full training and induction
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• £1000 Refer a Friend schemeSupport to progress within the company
• PVG costs covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.