Residential Child Care Worker - Nights

Nether Johnstone House; Johnstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nether Johnstone House is seeking enthusiastic Residential Child Care Workers for nights in Scotland. This full-time role involves providing physical and emotional care for looked-after children in a nurturing environment. Candidates should ideally possess an HNC or SVQ III in Health & Social Care, but support for gaining additional qualifications will be offered. A driving licence is essential, and all positions are subject to reference and background checks.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Commitment to maintaining continuous professional development.
• Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of children and young people.
• Work in partnership with families and professionals on a day-to-day basis.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment to children and young people

Education

HNC level qualification or above

SVQ III Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Residential Child Care Workers Nights – Full time

£12.60- £15.44 per hour ( depending on qualifications, enhancement for nightshift hours)

Nether Johnstone House is an independent service located in Johnstone, Renfrewshire. We provide residential care for ‘Looked after Children’ who for a variety of reasons are unable to be cared for at home. We cater for short term and long-term placements and where required offer a respite service. We provide a safe, respectful and nurturing environment for all children & young people, promoting the development of personal growth and achievement.

We are currently looking to recruit sessional Residential Child Care Workers with enthusiasm, passion and who can demonstrate a commitment to our children and young people.

Residential Child Care workers will contribute to all aspects of the physical and emotional care of the children/young people in order to promote their welfare whilst working in partnership with their family and other professionals on a day to day and long terms basis.

The post will involve shift and weekend working.

HNC level qualification or above and SVQ III Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) is desirable but not essential. This is in line with the requirement set by the Scottish Social Services Council. Applicants will be supported to gain additional qualifications required and encouraged to maintain their own continuous professional development as required by SSSC.

Previous applicants may apply.

Driving Licence is essential.

Employee Assistance Programme

All posts are subject to reference checks and a Protection of Vulnerable Groups background check.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.