Trauma-Informed Youth Care Trainee | 12-Month Programme

The Methodist Church in Britain; Paisley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare support towards dental/eye

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous holidays

Childcare discounts

Confidential counselling

Job summary

Kibble Education and Care Centre is offering a Trainee Child and Youth Care Worker position as part of a temporary 12-month training programme. The role involves direct, trauma-informed care for young people who cannot live at home, with placements in secure, residential or community settings and day/night shifts.

Applicants must join PVG membership and complete Safe Crisis Management training within four weeks of starting, with opportunities to study for an HNC in Social Services during the

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership is required.
• Safe Crisis Management training must be completed within four weeks of starting.
• HNC in Social Services to be completed during the post.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people in a trauma-informed way across secure, residential or community settings.
• Promote effective communication to build trust and involvement.
• Support management of challenging behaviour while protecting health, wellbeing and rights of young people.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies to plan care.
• Complete administrative duties and use IT systems.
• Promote group living through daily living programmes and reviews.
• Undertake HNC in Social Services during the placement.
• Receive supervision from a workplace mentor and a mentoring coordinator, and lead own professional learning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT skills

Commitment & resilience

Education

HNC in Social Services

Job description

Kibble Education and Care Centre is offering a Trainee Child and Youth Care Worker position as part of a temporary 12-month training programme. The role involves direct, trauma-informed care for young people who cannot live at home, with placements in secure, residential or community settings and day/night shifts.

Applicants must join PVG membership and complete Safe Crisis Management training within four weeks of starting, with opportunities to study for an HNC in Social Services during the