Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Caretech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care provider in Dunoon seeks a Senior RCCW to assist in managing residential care effectively and support young people. The ideal candidate has strong teamwork skills and at least 2 years of residential experience. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including training in child protection and therapeutic crisis intervention.

Benefits

Fully Paid induction programme

Free Training

Pension Scheme

GBP500 Welcome Bonus

GBP1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years residential experience.
• Experience in prioritising and allocating high-level needs.
• Clear understanding of the National Care Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with effective house management.
• Support and supervise high-performing teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Child protection

Supervision and mentoring

Understanding of National Care Standards

Job description

Overview

GBP500 Welcome Bonus GBP1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!

Location: Dunoon

Line managed by: Residential and Assistant Manager

Salary: GBP35,048.00

Responsibilities

• To assist the Management Team with the effective and efficient management of the house and to work within and ensure effective delivery of the main responsibilities and key result areas identified within the role of Senior RCCW.
• Be part of a unique team that drives the Care staff team to facilitate positive practice and shape the practice of the Service.
• Demonstrate experience in prioritisation and allocation of high-level needs, including involvement in child protection and outcome-focused interventions.
• Believe in the benefits of a team approach placing the child at the centre of the care plan while practising partnership working with all stakeholders.
• Commit to a culture of continuous improvement and professional development in line with the vision and aims of Spark of Genius.
• Support, motivate, supervise and mentor high-performing teams to achieve good outcomes for young people.
• Ideally have at least 2 years residential experience and a clear understanding of the National Care Standards, the Care Inspectorate inspection process and related quality statements across the four quality themes.
• Understand daily routines of the House and participate in tasks to ensure they are completed to the highest standard.
• Ensure practice is of the highest standard and complies with the Policies and Procedures of the home and Spark of Genius, and be conversant with the National Care Standards to support effective delivery of this ethos.

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 to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family, committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.

Benefits

• Fully Paid induction programme
• 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 in crisis
• Child protection training
• Relax kids training
• Attachment and trauma training
• Full suite of e-learning modules available for continuous knowledge and development
• Full Time Contract
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Free PVG check
• Pension Scheme
• Free Training
• Paid Induction
• GBP1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus
• GBP500 Welcome Bonus

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. CareTech will cover the cost of this check.