Relief Residential Child Care Worker - Lochgelly, United Kingdom - Crannoch Residential Child Care

Crannoch Residential Child Care
Crannoch Residential Child Care
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Lochgelly, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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What We Are Looking For


In this post the person appointed will be a member of a team providing 24 hour residential care to young people who are accommodated by Crannoch Residential Child Care Service and which assesses the young people's needs using a child centered approach.


You will be enthusiastic, have a good sense of humour, dynamic and have a sound understanding of children's behaviour, development, and attachment disorders.

You should also have the ability and experience to contribute, with colleagues and our consultants, to form individual Personal Plans and planning any therapeutic interventions.


All applicants must have or be working towards an HNC in Social Services or SVQ3 Social Services (Children & Young People), and/ (or an award of certificated knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) as a minimum, preferably both.

All applicants must meet the SSSC registration requirements for the appropriate part of the register.

All applicants should have recent experience working with children in the residential care system.

All applicants must have basic computer skills.

This position requires someone who will be innovative and promote the individual needs of very vulnerable children. You will be required to write reports, attend meetings and Children's Hearings. You will have the responsibility for ensuring the progression of the children's care plans.

If you feel that you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.


The Resources
The post holder will be supervised by a Senior Residential Child Care Worker.


Duties will include maintaining a safe and nurturing environment, including undertaking household tasks, which promotes the needs of young people in accordance with National Care Standards.


Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Pay:
£12.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Onsite parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Lochgelly: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Support Environment: 2 years (required)


Language:


  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)
  • SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
RRCCW Apr 2024
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