Residential Child Care Workers

Care Visions Group.; Stirling, Glasgow, Lockerbie, Dumfries; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A child care service provider in Stirling is looking for dedicated Residential Child Care Workers to provide trauma-informed care to vulnerable young people. The role offers both full-time and part-time positions, with a salary range of £32,767.65 to £36,666.60 per annum and additional benefits such as sick pay and workplace pension. Candidates should possess a caring nature and be willing to complete training. Experience in residential childcare is preferred, but not essential.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Workplace Pension

Health Cash Plan

Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Policies

Comprehensive Training

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature to support vulnerable young people.
• Ability to be a positive role model in the lives of young people.
• Commitment to complete all required training.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed care in a supportive environment.
• Drive young people to various activities as needed.
• Encourage and celebrate achievements of young people.

Skills

Caring

Supportive

Compassionate

Positive role model

Education

GCSE or equivalent

SVQ Level 3 Children and Young People qualification

Job description

Overview

Residential Child Care Workers

We are looking for full-time or part-time workers to join our services:

£32,767.65 to £36,666.60p/a with additional benefits including:

• Sick Pay
• Workplace Pension (salary sacrifice)
• Health Cash Plan (company paid)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave Policies
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Training including fully funded professional qualifications.
• Shifts that allow work life balance (working up to 10 shifts in a month)

At Care Visions, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive, therapeutic and safe community environment providing trauma informed care and a shared language with journeys and pathways to enable our young people to recover from trauma and loss and move on to lead fulfilling lives supported during and after their care journey with us.

We are looking for caring, supportive and compassionate people who are committed to making a difference and shaping the future of vulnerable young people.

Previous experience is not essential as comprehensive training will be given. If you can be a positive role model in a young person’s life and work in a positive, respectful and empowering way to encourage and celebrate achievement, then we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• A valid driving licence (as you will have to drive young people to various activities)
• Access to own transport as our locations are primarily rural.
• PVG check will also be undertaken if successful.
• Membership of the SSSC will be a requirement within the first 3 months of employment.
• Current legally authorised to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

Pay: £32,767.65 to £36,666.60 per annum and is based on full-time hours and qualifications and includes a sleepover allowance

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,787.65-£36,666.60 per year

• Schedule: Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• SVQ Level 3 Children and Young people qualification (preferred)