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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people experiencing challenges.
Develop skills in managing challenging and stressful situations, enhancing personal resilience and adaptability.
Engagement with a supportive team environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork.
Possibility of professional growth through qualifications like SVQ 3 in Care and HNC in Social Care.
Enhanced pay for night shift work, acknowledging the commitment required for unsociable hours.
Chance to develop strong communication and interpersonal skills while interacting with diverse individuals.
Participation in a fulfilling career path within social care that can lead to various opportunities for advancement.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Join our dedicated residential care team at Renfrewshire Council in Paisley and embark on a rewarding journey where your compassion and skills can shine. As a Residential Worker, you’ll provide essential care and support to young residents, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting a nurturing environment. We’re looking for candidates who are empathetic, adaptable, and able to manage challenging situations with grace.
To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong understanding of residential childcare and the motivation to work autonomously. Clear communication with both young people and adults is crucial, and you’ll be expected to document case notes and represent the department when needed. Ideally, you’ll hold a SVQ Level 3 in Care and an HNC in Social Care, or have equivalent qualifications in social policy, sociology, or psychology. We welcome applicants who can commit to shift work and are ready to register with the SSSC within six months. Plus, if you’re joining us for night shifts, you’ll enjoy a third enhancement for those unsociable hours. Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today!
To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong understanding of residential childcare and the motivation to work autonomously. Clear communication with both young people and adults is crucial, and you’ll be expected to document case notes and represent the department when needed. Ideally, you’ll hold a SVQ Level 3 in Care and an HNC in Social Care, or have equivalent qualifications in social policy, sociology, or psychology. We welcome applicants who can commit to shift work and are ready to register with the SSSC within six months. Plus, if you’re joining us for night shifts, you’ll enjoy a third enhancement for those unsociable hours. Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today!
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people experiencing challenges.
Develop skills in managing challenging and stressful situations, enhancing personal resilience and adaptability.
Engagement with a supportive team environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork.
Possibility of professional growth through qualifications like SVQ 3 in Care and HNC in Social Care.
Enhanced pay for night shift work, acknowledging the commitment required for unsociable hours.
Chance to develop strong communication and interpersonal skills while interacting with diverse individuals.
Participation in a fulfilling career path within social care that can lead to various opportunities for advancement.
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Working as part of a residential care team, you will be responsible for the delivery of care to young people, consistent with the Department's policies and procedures in relation to children and young people in residential care. Applicants should be child centred with the ability to manage challenging and stressful situations, demonstrate empathy for the concern of others and adapt easily to changes at work. A knowledge of Residential Child Care tasks is essential, as is the ability to work using your own initiative, communicate effectively with both young people and adults, and have the capacity to write reports and represent the department at hearing. It is essential that you hold or have the capacity to achieve a SVQ 3 in Care and a HNC in Social Care or equivalent or qualification at or above SCQF level 7 that includes social policy, sociology and psychology. Qualifications at level 8 (SCQF) or above, approved for this grade of post by the SSSC are also acceptable. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of young people is essential as is the ability to work shifts and you must be registered with the SSSC or willing to achieve registration within 6 months of taking up post. Night shift residential workers receive a third enhancement due to working unsociable hours. If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli8wUk
Working as part of a residential care team, you will be responsible for the delivery of care to young people, consistent with the Department's policies and procedures in relation to children and young people in residential care. Applicants should be child centred with the ability to manage challenging and stressful situations, demonstrate empathy for the concern of others and adapt easily to changes at work. A knowledge of Residential Child Care tasks is essential, as is the ability to work using your own initiative, communicate effectively with both young people and adults, and have the capacity to write reports and represent the department at hearing. It is essential that you hold or have the capacity to achieve a SVQ 3 in Care and a HNC in Social Care or equivalent or qualification at or above SCQF level 7 that includes social policy, sociology and psychology. Qualifications at level 8 (SCQF) or above, approved for this grade of post by the SSSC are also acceptable. An understanding of the needs and difficulties of young people is essential as is the ability to work shifts and you must be registered with the SSSC or willing to achieve registration within 6 months of taking up post. Night shift residential workers receive a third enhancement due to working unsociable hours. If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.jobsincare.com/job/jbli8wUk
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