Senior Residential Childcare Worker
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people?
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people?
LOVE@Care is seeking dedicated, passionate, and experienced Child Care Workers to join our team and help shape the future of those who need it most.
If you have a genuine commitment to the care and safeguarding of young individuals, particularly those with complex support needs and behaviours, we want to hear from you. You will play a vital role in providing personalised, person-centred care, guiding and empowering young people to reach the goals outlined in their support plans.
Benefits:
Holiday entitlement up to 33 days.
Fantastic career development and progression opportunities.
Fully funded qualifications in health and social care to support personal development.
Paid travel at a mileage rate of 35p per mile.
Fully paid induction training programme.
Health & well-being support with free counselling.
Employee refer a friend bonus of £250.
Supervision support and training updates throughout the year on our E-Learning Platform.
Blue light card for store and online discounts.
Role Requirements:
At least 3 years of experience working with children with challenging behaviour and/or additional support needs in a residential setting, professional capacity or local community.
An SVQ 3 or 4 in social care and working towards or having a HNC in social care or equivalent is essential.
A valid UK driving licence
An understanding of GIRFEC and curriculum for excellence is desirable.
Experience of working with children and families.
An understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Child Protection legislation.
The ability to work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with young people, in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievement while being a positive role model.
Experience and understanding in dealing with challenging situations.
Our Company Values, and the meaning behind them:
Force of Nature: We are bold and direct, getting to the heart of the matter and standing up for the people that need our help.
Ambitious: We go above and beyond to ensure everyone can access the support that they need to live fulfilling lives.
Visionary: We empower individuals and drive change through innovative approaches and dynamic services.
Passion: We care, a lot, and help nurture and build positive relationships that change behaviours and change lives.
Equality: We believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn and achieve by giving them the tools to make change
LOVE@Care consistently strives to be one of the top care providers for Children and Adults, if you'd like to make a real difference please apply now to join the LOVE team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Application question(s):
Do you have an SVQ 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care?
Experience:
Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence and access to your own car (required)
Work Location: In person
INDPROJ
- Department
- Residential Services
- Role
- Project Worker
- Yearly salary
- £25,500 - £26,500
About LOVE@Care Ltd
We believe that services such as personal development, education, training, learning development and social care should be combined and should incorporate values such as love, compassion and kindness. This ethos and culture will help build resilience within our communities.