Residential Project Worker 2 (21445)

Barnardo's Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking a Residential Project Worker to support young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will work 12-hour shifts to ensure the welfare and happiness of children aged 5-18. Experience with children and relevant qualifications are desired. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience directly supporting children and young people, preferably in residential setting.
• Willingness to work towards required qualifications for SSSC registration.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in achieving positive outcomes.
• Promote happiness, safety, and welfare of the children.
• Work on a rota of 12-hour shifts, including weekends.

Skills

Experience working with children/young people

Communication skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Education

Relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7

HNC in social services

Job description

Barnardo's Caern Disability Services consists of 3 unique Projects who deliver a variety of quality services for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We have done this for over forty years.

At the Caern Short Breaks Service, we support up to 5 children and young people aged 5-18 by offering respite and short break packages to them and their families.

We are currently looking for a Residential Project Worker (Days) to support our Young People. You will work on a rota of 12-hour shifts including weekends.

Working primarily in the residential setting you will promote the happiness, safety and welfare of the young people. You will play an active role in supporting the children and young people and their families/carers to achieve positive outcomes, as identified in the Young People's Individual Support Plans.

About You

We are looking for a Residential Project Worker with experience in working directly with children and young people, ideally in a residential setting. Experience in supporting children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism would be an advantage. Communication with the young people is paramount - the key is time tabling; structure; reliability and consistency. You will be faced with behaviours that challenge, including physical.

Ideally, you will hold (or be willing to work towards) a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example SVQ3 children and young people) plus an HNC in social services. These qualifications are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as part of your employment.

For an informal chat about this role – please contact Aileen Gallagher on 0131 339 8840

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