Residential Childcare Worker Nights

CareTech Group; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is hiring a Residential Childcare Worker in Ayr to support young people with complex needs. The role involves working closely with children, contributing to care plans, and promoting positive relationships. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, and are offered a competitive salary along with a £1000 bonus for referrals.

Benefits

Fully Paid induction programme

Pension Scheme

Free PVG check

Competitive Rates of Pay

Qualifications

• Good understanding of developmental needs of young people.
• Experience of working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex needs in a respectful way.
• Participate in domestic tasks to develop self-care skills.
• Write reports and contribute to care plans.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Relationship Building

Risk Assessment

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ level 3 in Care

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Full UK manual driving licence is required.

About us

For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.

In your new 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 childhood adversity.

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.
• Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people
• Participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop the self-care skills.
• Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans.
• liaise with parents and partners agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times.

What 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 of good standard and verbally present information and views.
• Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, remain 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
• *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
• Fully Paid induction programme
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Free PVG check
• Pension Scheme

Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a PVG check and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check. For England based roles an Enhanced DBS will be required and again cost met by the employer.

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