Social Care Worker, Arach (2 vacancies)

Highland Council; Cromarty; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council seeks passionate individuals for a residential care role, providing essential support to young people from challenging backgrounds. The position requires empathy, experience in trauma-informed care, and the ability to foster a nurturing environment. Join a dedicated team making a positive impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Good general education required.
• Willingness to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.
• Experience working with children and young people is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide round-the-clock support to young people in a residential care setting.
• Build relationships quickly and offer compassionate care.
• Advocate for young people's needs and support their journeys.

Skills

Empathy

Proactivity

Creativity

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Salary: £31,996 - £35,497 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Description

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: HC06 £31,996 - £35,497 p.a.
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Job Purpose: At Arach, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with us. The children we support are presently not able to live with their own families, and many have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives.

Our residential house offers crisis and emergency care to up to 4 young people. As our children are with us short-term, the care team is required to build relationships quickly, support, and nurture the young people in a loving and compassionate way, ensuring they feel safe, cared for, and loved. Our experienced team of staff work hard to create a comfortable home environment where young people can grow and flourish.

The team at Arach has a passion for improving young people's lives, with empathy and experience in trauma-informed care. The ability to advocate for all our young people, along with creativity, proactivity, and willingness to introduce new ideas, is essential to support their journey.

Why Arach?

You will work alongside a dedicated, passionate team where your contributions and skills are valued.

Be part of a team that is transforming care delivery and making a positive impact on young people's lives.

This role involves working in a residential care setting, providing round-the-clock support to young people.

All staff are required to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). Training will be provided if needed to meet registration requirements. Additionally, all staff will receive training in trauma-informed practice based on Dan Hughes' models of intervention.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, contact the HR Transactions Team at T: 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail), quoting the post reference number above.

Find the detailed Job Description below.

The Highland Council values diversity, fostering creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and fairness. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will typically be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Minimum Requirements

Good general education, ideally with an HNC in Social Care, SVQ3, or equivalent qualification.

Willingness and ability to register with the Scottish Social Services Council and to train to their required standard (minimum of HNC/SVQ Level 3 in an appropriate subject), with a commitment to ongoing training and development.

Experience of working with children and young people, or relevant life experience.