Youth Care Worker: Night & Crisis Support

Kibble; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and training opportunities

Healthcare for dental/eye care

Blue Light Card discounts

Childcare discounts at Puddle Lane

Confidential counselling

Cycle to Work and generous holidays

Job summary

Kibble is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Care Worker to support night-time care across Residential and Community Based Services. You will help safeguard and support young people during overnight hours, following individual care plans and coordinating with the wider care team.

The role requires experience with vulnerable young people, a driving licence, and a willingness to work across the Kibble Group. Training and development opportunities are provided along with wellbeing benefits.

Qualifications

• HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent.
• Experience of working with young people or providing care/support to vulnerable people is essential.
• Experience of working within the social care sector is desirable.
• Experience of working within residential childcare is desirable.
• Be willing to work in any service across the Kibble Group including the Safe Centre or Community Based Services.
• Residential Child Care is regulated work and you will be required to register with the SSSC, who are the workforce regulator, within their applied timeframes.
• Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.

Responsibilities

• Have direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children and young people, with placement programmes regularly reviewed.
• Liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure targets and progress are understood and supported.
• Meet with parent(s) or relatives to ensure family contact, co-operation, and viable home leave.
• Recording and reporting in the required formats and timescales.
• Work across Residential and Community Based Services to maintain safety and wellbeing of young people.
• Support staff and maintain adherence to care plans and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Kibble is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Care Worker to support night-time care across Residential and Community Based Services. You will help safeguard and support young people during overnight hours, following individual care plans and coordinating with the wider care team.

The role requires experience with vulnerable young people, a driving licence, and a willingness to work across the Kibble Group. Training and development opportunities are provided along with wellbeing benefits.