Residential Child Care Worker - Sessional - £13.06 Per hour

St Mary's Kenmure; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

St Mary's Kenmure is seeking a Sessional Residential Child Care Worker to contribute to the care of young people in a supportive and secure environment. Ideal candidates will be dynamic, empathetic, and self-motivated, equipped to handle challenging situations and foster the development of the young residents.

Qualifications

• Registered with or eligible for SSSC.
• Dynamic and inspiring individual.
• Must work well independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Care for and support young people in a secure environment.
• Handle challenging situations with strength and empathy.
• Provide guidance in both academic and vocational settings.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Ability to listen

Sympathy

Coping with challenging situations

Job description

Location: St Mary's Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 2EH

Rate: £13.06 per hour

Contract Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

Position Type: Supply/Casual/Relief

St Mary’s Kenmure is a secure facility that offers a controlled, safe and secure environment for the care and education of young people who are referred from the Courts and Children’s Hearings. Young people from all over Scotland and England come to St Mary’s. We care for 24 young people, in four house units each housing 6 young people

Each young person is entitled to and will receive a high standard of care from a team of experienced and qualified staff who strive to meet their needs and ensure their health and safety. We also offer a wide range of academic and vocational subjects to allow our young people to learn and develop during their stay, along with a variety of recreational facilities including a seven aside football pitch, gymnasium, fitness suite and a swimming pool.

St Mary’s is located in the North of Glasgow in Bishopbriggs. It is in commutable distance for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling. Further information about St Mary’s can be found online at www.stmaryskenmure.org.uk

For the role of Sessional Residential Child Care Worker we are looking for a dynamic, inspiring individual to join our team. You must have a range of both Professional and Personal qualities. You must be self-motivated, work well in a team, with an ability to work independently. Being open minded and having the ability to listen and be sympathetic is crucial to this role. We are looking for someone who has the strength to cope with challenging situations. You must also be registered with or eligible to be registered with the SSSC.

If you feel that this is the challenge you have been waiting for and you want to join a team of professional and caring people, please complete the attached application form and return it to [e-mail] or by mail to Bernie Sanderson, St Mary’s Kenmure, St Marys Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 2EH.