Residential Child Care Worker - Sessional/Relief

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Sessional Worker (Child) to join a residential care team, delivering care to young people in line with departmental policies.

You should be child-centred, able to handle stressful situations, and have knowledge of residential childcare tasks. You will write reports and may represent the department at hearings.

Applicants should be willing to work shifts and to achieve SSSC registration within 6 months; Disclosure Scotland check will be completed if successful.

Qualifications

• Delivery of care to young people in residential settings.
• Ability to manage challenging and stressful situations with empathy.
• Write reports and represent the department at hearings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to young people in residential care.
• Demonstrate empathy and communicate with young people and adults.
• Prepare reports and attend hearings as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Report writing

Resilience

Education

SVQ 3 in Care

HNC in Social Care or SCQF level 7+

SSSC registration within 6 months

Job description

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Sessional Worker (Child) to join a residential care team, delivering care to young people in line with departmental policies.

You should be child-centred, able to handle stressful situations, and have knowledge of residential childcare tasks. You will write reports and may represent the department at hearings.

Applicants should be willing to work shifts and to achieve SSSC registration within 6 months; Disclosure Scotland check will be completed if successful.