Residential Care Officer inStirling inStirling PUBLISHED
FRI 10 JAN 2025
Generous leave policy with 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays, increasing to 35 days after 5 years of service.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/work from home options, allowing for a better work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional growth with ongoing learning and development programs.
Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing financial security for the future.
Comprehensive support during illness with up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, based on length of service.
Access to health and wellbeing support, promoting a positive work environment.
The Residential Care Officer position at We Grow Hair - PAI Medical Group in Stirling involves working within a dedicated team to provide a safe and nurturing environment for looked-after children in a residential setting. Candidates should have experience with children and young people, an understanding of adverse childhood experiences, and be willing to work various shift patterns, including day, twilight, and night shifts. Required qualifications include an SVQ 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People) or equivalent, along with a full UK Driving License and SSSC registration.
The role offers numerous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays (increasing to 35 after five years), flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. Additional perks include pension scheme membership, sick pay, paid parental leave, and various health and wellbeing support options. The successful applicant will be part of a supportive work environment with ongoing training opportunities to enhance their skills.
The role offers numerous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays (increasing to 35 after five years), flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. Additional perks include pension scheme membership, sick pay, paid parental leave, and various health and wellbeing support options. The successful applicant will be part of a supportive work environment with ongoing training opportunities to enhance their skills.
Job Description
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We currently have a vacancy for a Residential Child Care Worker within our Children's Residential Services. The residential children's service in Stirling is committed to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking Residential Childcare Workers to supplement our existing care team. Experience working with children & young people is essential and an insight into adverse childhood experiences. You will be committed to maintaining a positive, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people whilst working collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.
Applicants should be willing to work across the shift patterns which include day shift, twilight and night shift.
The Benefits
You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 plus HNC Social Services (or an award of certificated knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Worker in a Residential Child Care Service.
Full UK Driving Licence Required.
Applicants must be registered with the SSSC (Residential Child Care) at appointment. In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Pauline Stewart, Registered Manager on
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
To apply for this position, please click the "Click here to apply" link below. This will direct you to Stirling Council's new recruitment portal, Oracle. If you are using the Stirling Council Oracle for the first time, you will need to register.
Click here to apply
We currently have a vacancy for a Residential Child Care Worker within our Children's Residential Services. The residential children's service in Stirling is committed to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking Residential Childcare Workers to supplement our existing care team. Experience working with children & young people is essential and an insight into adverse childhood experiences. You will be committed to maintaining a positive, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people whilst working collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.
Applicants should be willing to work across the shift patterns which include day shift, twilight and night shift.
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli1uXh
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme
You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 plus HNC Social Services (or an award of certificated knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Worker in a Residential Child Care Service.
Full UK Driving Licence Required.
Applicants must be registered with the SSSC (Residential Child Care) at appointment. In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.
For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Pauline Stewart, Registered Manager on
The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you've got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
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