Social Care Worker, Arach (2 vacancies) - HGH18265

Medirest Signature; Cromarty; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cromarty is seeking a dedicated Social Care Worker to support vulnerable young people in a residential setting. The ideal candidate will have empathy and experience in trauma-informed care, building strong relationships with the children we support. This is a permanent position offering 37 hours per week, with a competitive salary. Join a passionate team transforming young lives.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
• Experience or training in trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to build relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide round-the-clock support to young people.
• Build relationships quickly and nurture young people.
• Implement trauma-informed care practices.

Skills

Empathy

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Creativity

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Social Care Worker (2 vacancies)

Location: Arach

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.

Contact Person: Hazel Riach Tel: [phone]

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 works hard to create a comfortable home where young people can grow and flourish.

The team at Arach is passionate about improving young people's lives, with empathy and experience in trauma-informed care. The ability to advocate for all our young people, being creative, proactive, and willing to bring new ideas to support their journey, is essential.

Why Arach?

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

Be part of a team 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.

Requirements

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

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you cannot apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, contact HR Transactions Team at 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail), quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council values diversity and is committed to equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups.

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

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