Residential Childcare Worker Bank

CareTech; Stair; On-site; GBP 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent childcare provider in Stair is seeking a Residential Childcare Worker to support young people facing challenges. The role involves building positive relationships and encouraging independence. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications. This position offers training, a starting hourly rate of £12.65, and various benefits including a welcome bonus and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

£500 Welcome Bonus

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free meals on shift

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and families is essential.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence (manual).
• Qualification in social care is required or willingness to undertake it.

Responsibilities

• Promote good relationships and encourage achievements among young people.
• Update care plans and contribute to overall development.
• Encourage social and educational activities.

Skills

Understanding of developmental needs of young people

Experience working with children and families

Communication and relationship building

Ability to produce reports

Calmness in difficult situations

Education

HNC in Social Care or SVQ level 3 in Care

Job description

Location: Stair
Contract: Bank / Zero Hour Contract
Role Type: Bank / Zero Hour Contract
Salary: £26,312.00
Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025

Residential Childcare Worker Bank Hours

Who are we?

Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, part of the UK-wide CareTech group, we are committed to delivering high quality care to children and young people who need our support and ensuring each child has their individual needs met in an inclusive and supportive environment.

What is the role?

This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and experienced childhood adversities. Our children and young people have been through tough times and our goal is to help them to look forward and not back, to develop their confidence, independence and abilities to ensure a brighter path ahead. We need positive, determined and caring individuals to guide them through this crucial time in their lives.

What will you do?

• Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements
• To work as part of a friendly team to meet the social, emotional, educational and well-being needs of our young people
• Participate in, and encourage the involvement of the young people in, the domestic tasks of the home to develop self-care and independence skills needed for the future
• Update and maintain care plans, review reports and risk assessments and contribute to the overall development of each individual; this is not a “one size fits all” approach
• Liaise with parents and partner agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times
• Encourage activities outside of the homes to include social, educational and community engagement
• Be part of the family, enjoy activities with the young people, and help cultivate a sense of belonging

What do we look for?

• Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people
• Experience of working with children and families
• Full UK driving licence (manual)
• Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals
• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records and verbally present information and views
• Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, whilst remaining calm and objective in difficult situations
• HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications

What do we offer you?

• A starting rate of £12.65 per hour depending on qualifications and location
• Comprehensive training including a paid induction followed by shadow shifts with a senior member of staff
• £500 Welcome Bonus once you have completed the probation period
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme if you introduce someone to us and they join our team
• Ability to complete shifts on Days or Nights as per role application
• Free onsite parking and free meals on shift
• Career development to Senior Childcare Worker, Assistant Home Manager and even Home Manager if this is a career path you would like to explore
• Company pension scheme and staff recognition awards
• Free Enhanced DBS check

Due to the nature of the role, all Residential Childcare Workers will be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and must achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. Spark of Genius will cover the cost of this check.

Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond directly in some cases. If you have not heard back within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

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