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Caretech; Dalry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1000 Refer a Friend Bonus

Full-time contract + Paid Induction

Career development with specialist训练

24/7 support: CareTech Foundation

Job summary

Spark of Genius in Dalry, United Kingdom, is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker to support young people with daily routines and care planning. You’ll help prepare for school, meals, and activities while building trusting relationships in a warm home environment.

You will document care using an electronic recording system and contribute to a supportive team. Training is provided, and a commitment to safeguarding and welfare is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism, ASN or early years intervention is needed.
• Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping.
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support.
• Plan and join activities like trips to the park or movie nights.
• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.
• Use electronic care recording systems daily to document and monitor records.

Skills

ASN experience

Clearcare

Tools

Clearcare

Job description

Pay:£27,976 to £32,510 depending on experience and qualifications

Extraordinary Days Every Day

Are you ready for role that truly makes a difference?

We are looking for applicants with ASN experience and from backgrounds such as education, youth work, childcare, healthcare, social care, learning disabilities, SEN and community services

At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a residential childcare worker, based in Dalry, 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 residential childcare worker, you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities. You will also:

• Create 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.


• Keep essential records to ensure the best possible care.


• Must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

Who You Are

Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others.

Experience with Autism, ASN or early years intervention is needed for this role

Why Join Us?

• £1000 Refer a Friend Bonus


• Full-time contract + Paid Induction


• Career development with specialist training


• 24/7 support: Helpline and hardship grants via the CareTech Foundation.

Your Next Step

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

Join us and be part of something meaningful.

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.