Senior Residential Care Worker (Children & Safeguarding)

Renfrewshire Council; Johnstone; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Senior Residential Worker to safeguard the wellbeing of residents in a residential setting. You will supervise and develop care standards within the House and participate in direct care tasks as dictated by policies and procedures.

You must hold SVQ 3 and HNC in Social Care or SCQF Level 6, with the potential to achieve SVQ Level 4. A flexible approach is required, including weekends; registration with SSSC within 6 months is expected.

Competenze

• Requires SVQ 3 and HNC in Social Care or SCQF 6; potential to reach SVQ 4.
• Experience with children in residential care, report writing, and care plans.
• Knowledge of National Care Standards, SSSC code of practice; strong communication.
• Ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and maintain a safe environment.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends, to cover for staff.

Mansioni

• Supervise and develop standards of care within the House.
• Participate in direct care activities as policies require.
• Ensure highest level of Child Care Practice.
• Maintain safe and secure environment for looked-after children.
• Attend to restraints and manage stressful situations.

Conoscenze

SVQ 3

HNC in Social Care

Communication skills

Team leadership

Restraint handling

Formazione

SCQF Level 6 qualification (Social Care)

SVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Descrizione del lavoro

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Senior Residential Worker to safeguard the wellbeing of residents in a residential setting. You will supervise and develop care standards within the House and participate in direct care tasks as dictated by policies and procedures.

You must hold SVQ 3 and HNC in Social Care or SCQF Level 6, with the potential to achieve SVQ Level 4. A flexible approach is required, including weekends; registration with SSSC within 6 months is expected.