Residential Childcare Worker (Mat Cover)

Full UK manual driving licence is required., This is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that works directly with young people, supporting them around a range of complex needs connected to their individual life experiences and childhood adversity. What will you do?

• Work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievements.
• Work as part of a team to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people
• Participate in and encourage the participation of the young people in the domestic tasks of the home in order to develop the self-care skills.
• Write review reports, risk assessment and contribute to care plans.
• liaise with parents and partners agencies to ensure that the best interests of the young people are respected and promoted at all times.
  
  Good understanding of the developmental needs and milestones of young people.
• Experience of working with children and families.
• Full UK driving licence (manual)
• Ability to communicate, engage and form positive relationships with young people, parent/carers and other professionals.
• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports and records of good standard and verbally present information and views.
• Ability to challenge individuals where necessary, remain calm and objective in difficult situations.
• HNC in Social Care, SVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification, or the ability to undertake these qualifications
  
  Spark of Genius is one of Scotland's largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need our support. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.
  
  £1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
• £500 Welcome Bonus
Fully Paid induction programme Competitive Rates of Pay Free PVG check Pension Scheme Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check.