Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Caretech; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Kirkintilloch is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Worker to join a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in residential care, a driving license, and strong reporting skills. You'll play a vital role in mentoring staff and ensuring the welfare of children. Benefits include a comprehensive induction, bonuses, and specialized training programs.

Benefits

Fully Paid induction programme

£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus

£500 Welcome Bonus

Bespoke training on residential childcare

Therapeutic crisis intervention training

Full suite of e-learning modules

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Residential Child Care Worker.
• Wide knowledge of behaviours displayed by children and young people.
• Knowledge of how to apply compliant systems within residential homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory and mentoring support to team members.
• Develop team performance and manage staffing matters.
• Safeguard and promote welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Experience as a Residential Child Care Worker

Driving License

High standard of reporting and recording

Knowledge of child behaviours and intervention strategies

Understanding of legislation in child care

Job description

Overview

Senior Residential Childcare Worker — 40hrs per week, as part of a rota which will include shifts and rotational weekend working.

About us

Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need just a little more support to get ahead. 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 and trauma-informed team, and to work directly with young people with a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity.

Your efforts in this role will make a direct positive impact on a young person’s life. Our mission is to make Every Second Count, and we’re hoping you might be able to help us.

Duties

• Providing a supervisory and mentoring role to our team of support workers
• Taking responsibility for development of the team including supervision and performance management of staff
• Ensuring that staff understand and are fully aware of the daily routines of the home
• Support on call arrangements as a Senior Member of the team
• Assisting with management tasks including staffing matters including absence, recruitment, training and development
• Contribute to assessment and care plan arrangements, participating in reviews and other meetings as necessary
• Ensure both local authority and internal care plans are in place and that staff fully understand their roles
• Deputise in the absence of the management team
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Promote and actively encourage the delivery of a safe, structured and nurturing environment

You will ideally have

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Residential Child Care Worker
• Driving License is essential
• High standard of reporting and recording
• Experience of working in a mentoring role
• Wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people and an understanding of a myriad of intervention strategies
• Wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people
• Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Care Standards and Child protection
• An understanding of the process of child development
• Knowledge of how to apply systems and processes within residential homes that are compliant with the national care standards
• Ability to work shifts including evening and weekends occasionally

Benefits

• Fully Paid induction programme
• £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• £500 Welcome Bonus
• Every Second Counts: bespoke training on the role of a residential childcare worker
• Therapeutic crisis intervention training to assist young people in regulating their emotions when they are in crisis
• Child protection training
• Relax kids training
• Attachment and trauma training
• Full suite of e-learning modules available that provide continuous knowledge and development

Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech 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.