Residential Childcare Worker
We currently have Residential Childcare Worker positions available working in our residential services in:
Dollar - Part-time (33 hrs pw)
Carluke - Part-time (19.25 hrs pw)
Nr Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire
Cronberry
Motherwell
Thursby, Cumbria
Rutherglen
To apply please follow the link to the application form
If you have any queries please contact recruitment@inspirescotland.co.uk or call Gayle Williamson on 0141 447 4807.
Salary: £24,024 - £26,866 pro rata per year (with a potential additional £2,475 - £4,125 on top of salary for sleepovers)
Hours: 38.5 per week
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 compassionate, resilient individuals who can help provide the care and continuous encouragement our young people deserve.
What you can expect from us:
After 6 months you’ll be encouraged to complete your SVQ 3 or HNC or further qualifications
Competitive pay including extra for sleepovers
28 days annual leave plus your birthday off
Continuous training and career development
Employee discounts and perks from Perkbox
Death in service insurance
Auto-enrolment onto company pension scheme
Enhanced paid maternity leave
Access to Blue Light discount card
Long service recognition
Complementary meals
What we expect from you:
Have previous experience working in a residential setting with young people or adults or personal relevant experience and the right values to make a difference
Have flexibility in the roles undertaken
Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Support daily living tasks, activities, medication and accompanying our young people out in the community
Full driving licence
Obtained, or willing to work towards HNC / SVQ/NVQ 3 in Heath & Social or equivalent
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.
Please note we are also interested in meeting people who perhaps are looking for a change of career or have personal experience with care or other social care experience. We have a number of Relief/Sessional opportunities available for people looking to gain experience. Please check out our website for more information or get in touch.
£24,024 - £26,866 per year (plus an additional £2,475 - £4,125 on top of salary for sleepovers)
Job Types: Full-time - 38.5 hrs pw / Part-time 19.25 hrs pw
Inspire Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.
Because of the nature of its work with children and young people, Inspire Scotland uses the Disclosure Scotland Service (PVG) to make checks at an enhanced level on all persons whose work or proposed work will involve regular contact with or working in close proximity to children and young people in our care.
For our England homes a DBS check will be required.
