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Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people by providing care and support.
Chance to work within a dedicated team and develop strong relationships with colleagues committed to the welfare of children and young people.
Variety of daily tasks that keep the job engaging and allow for personal growth and development.
Development of valuable skills such as effective communication, report writing, and conflict management.
Opportunities for further training and qualifications, enhancing career prospects in the social care sector.
A rewarding role that includes the potential to see tangible improvements in the well-being of young individuals.
The role of a Residential Worker at Renfrewshire Council in Paisley involves delivering care to young people within a residential care setting, adhering to departmental policies and procedures. Candidates should be child-centered, capable of handling challenging situations, and have a strong empathetic approach. Essential qualifications include or the ability to obtain an SVQ 3 in Care and a HNC in Social Care or equivalent, along with appropriate communication skills and the ability to write reports.
Additionally, a thorough understanding of the needs of young people is crucial, and applicants must be willing to work shifts and achieve registration with the SSSC within six months. Successful candidates will also undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
Additionally, a thorough understanding of the needs of young people is crucial, and applicants must be willing to work shifts and achieve registration with the SSSC within six months. Successful candidates will also undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
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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.
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/jbliitvN .
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.
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/jbliitvN .
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