Waking Night Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Coylton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

SSSC costs covered

Progression opportunities

Home from home

Job summary

Woodside Farm, Coylton, South Ayrshire, requires a Residential Support Worker to help young people with daily routines, school prep, meals, and activities. You will document progress and support development in a warm, homely setting.

Experience is preferred; full UK driving licence is essential. Training in electronic records (Clearcare) will be provided, with opportunities to progress within the company.

Qualifications

• Desire to work towards SSSC qualifications
• Full UK driving licence desirable, not always essential
• Excellent communication in person and written form
• Willingness to learn and develop within the team

Responsibilities

• Support children with daily routines: school prep, meals, activities
• Provide timely updates to senior staff
• Promote individuality and avoid a one-size-fits-all approach
• Update care plans regularly with any new requirements
• Assist with light housekeeping to maintain a homely environment
• Build strong relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join activities such as trips to the park and film nights

Skills

Communication skills

Education

SSSC qualifications

Job description

Pay: £27,976 unqualified -£29,036 with an SVQ or HNC -£32,510 with both SVQ & HNC

A full UK driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Spark of Genius, you're not just working - you're shaping futures. Furthermore as a support worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You'll Do

As a children's residential support worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support senior staff with timely updates
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
• Be part of a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people's records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A Little About This Home

Woodside Farm is located in the rural village of Coylton in South Ayrshire, close to the seaside towns of Ayr and Prestwick. Our friendly team support our young people to develop strong and positive relationships, to look forward and not back and to prepare for the next steps as they grow.

We offer our young people support, acceptance, understanding and praise. It's always a great pleasure when a former resident contacts us to update us on how they are getting on in their life and how well things have panned out for them. It is and always will be a privilege to have been a part of their journey.

Who Are You

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
• Desire to work towards SSSC qualifications
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Someone with the desire to take pride in helping others

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
• Support to progress within the company
• PVG / SSSC costs covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.