Waking Night Support Worker

Caretech Supplies LLC; Mauchline; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £500 on probation

Refer A Friend £1000

Company pension scheme

PVG/SSSC costs covered

Home from home team

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Stair, Mauchline is seeking a Residential Childcare Practitioner for Night shifts to support young people in a trauma-informed setting. You will help with daily routines, meals, homework and activities while building trusting relationships and ensuring a safe, supportive environment.

This role requires a full UK driving licence and offers a pay scale based on qualifications, with progression opportunities and a caring, team-based culture.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence essential
• Comfort using electronic care records daily
• Experience in childcare or supportive role preferred
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting

Responsibilities

• Support young people with daily routines, school/college prep and meals
• Encourage homework completion and engagement in activities
• Provide nurturing, consistent care and build trusting relationships
• Collaborate with colleagues and professionals to plan care
• Maintain records and contribute to care planning and risk assessments
• Participate in team meetings, training and reflective practice
• Assist with light housekeeping to maintain a warm home environment
• Promote independence and positive behaviour through therapy approaches

Skills

Empathy,warmth

Communication

Teamwork

Therapeutic approach

Tools

Care recording system

Job description

Residential Childcare Practitioner Nights

Location: Stair, Mauchline, KA5

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

With Spark of Genius, Every Second Counts

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

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or a TV show or encouragement during a tough moment, all 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 and how you are making a difference.

What will you do?

You will support young people with their daily routines, like ensuring they’re ready for school or college in the mornings, making sure homework is done ready for the next day, coming together at meal times, planning activities and encouraging hobbies and healthy pastimes. You will provide consistent, nurturing, and therapeutic care to our children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity, building trusting relationships, supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, and work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support senior staff with timely updates
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Promote independence, life skills, and positive behaviour through therapeutic approaches
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning and risk assessments
• Be part of a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Participate in team meetings, training, and reflective practice sessions
• 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. All staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A little about this home

Foxhill Cottage provides a warm and welcoming home in idyllic surroundings of the beautiful Ayrshire countryside. Although secluded it is far from isolated and is close to a number of small villages in the area providing fun and sensory places to visit.

The great outdoors abounds and we involve the children in outdoors activities whenever we can but we’re not averse to putting our feet up to watch a movie or play a game if the weather’s not on our side. The team here welcomes new faces and you’ll be supported every step of the way if you join us, we’re a happy little family with the children’s best interest at the forefront of everything we do.

Who are you?

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. You’ll need to be warm, patient, a great listener and be focused on achieving outcomes for others whilst taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better. We need people who can evidence skills, knowledge and experiences to support young people who have been affected by trauma and may present or express their needs through emotional, social or behavioural distress.

• Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
• Demonstrate values that align with our therapeutic approach with a genuine desire to make a difference
• Desire to work towards SSSC qualifications and to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your supportive 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
• £1000 Refer A Friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• Company pension scheme
• 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 a PVG check and provide references covering the past two years and all previous roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.