Trauma-Informed Youth Care Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Further training

Healthcare contribution to dental/gls

Discounts through Blue Light Card and

Childcare discounts

Counselling access

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous holidays

Job summary

Kibble needs Child and Youth Care Workers for its Open Campus, Safe Centre, Intensive and Community Services, supporting young people aged 12 to 25 who cannot live at home. The work is direct care: placement plans, social work liaison, family contact and reports for the Children's Hearing or court.

The post is 37 hours of early and back shifts including weekends, with trauma-informed work and a strong focus on play.

Qualifications

• HNC in Social Care or SVQ Level 3 in Care, or willingness to undertake.
• SSSC residential childcare worker registration within the timeframe set.
• PVG Scheme membership and fitness to complete Safe Crisis Management training within four weeks of start.
• Experience of caring for children and young people or vulnerable people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of young people with placement targets.
• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to monitor and help achieve targets.
• Coordinate with area team social workers to link care plans and tasks.
• Meet parents to maintain family contact and support home leave.
• Record placement plans in required formats and submit reports on time.
• Provide reports to relevant authorities and social workers as required.

Skills

Child care commitment

Trauma-informed practice

Calm handling of behaviour

Child development knowledge

Independent working

Interagency collaboration

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

Kibble needs Child and Youth Care Workers for its Open Campus, Safe Centre, Intensive and Community Services, supporting young people aged 12 to 25 who cannot live at home. The work is direct care: placement plans, social work liaison, family contact and reports for the Children's Hearing or court.

The post is 37 hours of early and back shifts including weekends, with trauma-informed work and a strong focus on play.