Senior Residential Support Worker

Aspris; Ayr; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a dedicated Senior Support Worker to join their team in Symington, providing support to vulnerable children. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, SVQ3 qualifications, and the ability to engage effectively with children and young people's plans.

Benefits

Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes

Commitment to ongoing training and career progression

Paid for enhanced PVG

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold an SVQ3 qualification in Children and Young People.
• Prepared to work towards SVQ4.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of day-to-day operations.
• Engage in and manage each child’s plan with care.
• Transport young people to external locations as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ3 qualification in Children and Young People

Job description

Our home in Symington is currently looking for a Senior Support Worker to join our team! We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and passionate individuals to become an integral part of our support function. In this role, you will assist with the management of day-to-day operations within our services. A key responsibility will be engaging in and managing each child’s plan, ensuring these are handled with the highest standards of care and professionalism.

The successful candidate must hold an SVQ3 qualification in Children and Young People (or equivalent) and be prepared to work towards their SVQ4 within the timeframe set by SSSC.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount schemes
• Commitment to ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced PVG
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

We provide a unique community-based environment supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the country. The Aspris team helps children and young people aged 8 to 18 years to be fully included in the local community and to thrive beyond Aspris Scotland in the wider post-school world.

Note: Due to the location of this home and the nature of the role, candidates MUST have a full UK driving licence, as transportation of young people to external locations is required.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we offer a clear career pathway and training. We seek candidates who demonstrate the right values, transferable skills, and life experience. In return, we provide comprehensive training and support for your progression.

If you want to advance your career, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must undergo safeguarding screening, including checks with Disclosure Scotland and at least two references covering the last three years, preferably from roles involving children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested before the interview.