Youth Residential Care Worker - Night Shift Pay Boost

Renfrewshire Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom seeks a temporary residential care worker responsible for delivering care to young people. Applicants must have an SVQ 3 in Care and a HNC in Social Care, or equivalent. This role requires effective communication and the ability to manage challenging situations. Candidates must be registered with the SSSC or willing to achieve registration within six months. Night shift workers receive an enhancement for unsociable hours.

Benefits

Night shift enhancement

Potential for extended contracts

Qualifications

• Child-centred approach with the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Capacity to work shifts and adapt to changes at work.
• Registered with SSSC or willing to achieve registration within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to young people in residential settings.
• Work as part of a residential care team.
• Represent the department at hearings.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Initiative

Report writing

Education

SVQ 3 in Care

HNC in Social Care

Job description

A local authority in the United Kingdom seeks a temporary residential care worker responsible for delivering care to young people. Applicants must have an SVQ 3 in Care and a HNC in Social Care, or equivalent. This role requires effective communication and the ability to manage challenging situations. Candidates must be registered with the SSSC or willing to achieve registration within six months. Night shift workers receive an enhancement for unsociable hours.