Residential Care Worker

Good Shepherd Centre (gsc) Campus; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in North East England is looking to hire a Residential Care Worker to support vulnerable young people in their development and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess a HNC in Social Care or an SVQ Level 3, and must be committed to children's rights. Responsibilities include building trust and helping young individuals achieve their goals in a nurturing environment. Attractive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Great benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting vulnerable young people.
• Committed to Children’s Rights.
• HNC in Social Care or SVQ in Caring for Children and Young People at Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people in a nurturing environment.
• Support young people to meet their needs and achieve their goals.

Skills

Experience supporting vulnerable young people

Commitment to Children’s Rights

Education

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Social Care

Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3

Job description

Pattern of Work

• Rotational 3-weekly shift pattern including early, mid, late; weekend

About The Good Shepherd Centre

The GSC campus just outside Bishopton offers young people a safe, nurturing and caring environment set in fabulous grounds with a garden wildlife trail and outdoor sports facility. On‑campus there are three secure care houses, a close support house & a semi‑independent living cottage. Young people referred to us have experienced significant difficulties in their lives; many will have faced traumatic and harmful situations. We offer a place of safety and nurture where we support young people and their families, alongside the professionals involved in their lives, to make sense of these experiences and to build hope, coping skills and goals for the future.

Purpose

Our purpose is to provide a positive, life‑changing experience for young people through individual care, education and skills development focused on promoting young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing and longer‑term positive outcomes.

Residential Care Worker

The Residential Care Worker is a key position promoting and upholding the vision and values of the GSC as a place of care, safety and learning. We are seeking to appoint caring, child‑centred, hard‑working and resilient individuals with a motivation to be a positive role model and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people. If you have experience working in Residential Child Care, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people within a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment.
• Support young people to meet their needs, achieve their goals and build hope for their future.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting vulnerable young people.
• Committed to Children’s Rights.
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Social Care or Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Caring for Children and Young People at Level 3 or above, or equivalent recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Apply for registration with the SSSC as a registered supervisor within the first three months of employment and be registered as a registered supervisor with the SSSC within six months of employment.

Benefits

We offer a great benefits package and you will be joining an enthusiastic and dedicated team.