Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Brampton, Thursby & Nr Anstruther (Fife)
Salary: £27,824 - £31,162 per year (plus additional £1,980 - £2,530 for potential sleepovers)
At Inspire Scotland we promote harmonious collaborative relationships between care professionals, children and young people, built on mutual respect, trust and unconditional appreciation.
We are looking for Senior Residential Care Workers who can help provide the care and continuous encouragement our young people deserve. You will take responsibility:
Encouraging staff to feel supported to develop caring relationships and that they feel nurtured and in turn enable them to provide a sense of home, and belonging in which the children feel loved and flourish.
Provide positive leadership and skill to create an environment where trauma informed care is paramount and healing can take place.
Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
What you can expect from us:
· After 6 months you’ll be encouraged to complete your SVQ 4 or further qualifications
· Competitive pay including extra for sleepovers
· 28 - 31 days annual leave plus your birthday off & additional long service leave
· Continuous training and career development
· Employee discounts and perks from Perkbox
· Death in service insurance
· Auto-enrolment onto company pension scheme
· Enhanced Maternity leave
· Free complimentary meals
What we expect from you:
· Two years previous experience working in a residential setting with young people or adults
· Have flexibility in the roles undertaken
· Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations
· Full driving licence
· Obtained, or willing to work towards HNC, SVQ/NVQ 3, SVQ/NVQ 4 in Heath & Social or equivalent
To apply please follow the link to the application form.
If you possess the compassion to help others, the need to make a difference and the resilience to work hard and be a team player then a career at Inspire Scotland could be the next exciting step for you.
