Do you want to make a difference in young people’s lives?
We provide residential care for children and young people and are looking for Night Shift Care Workers in our three-bed care homes near Drongan or Alloway.
We provide a homely, safe and supportive environment and promote responsibility, growth, learning and positive outcomes for young people who come to stay with us.
As part of a team, you will provide day-to-day care, support and direction to young people with challenging emotional and behavioural needs. The role requires you to work with national childcare practice and use planned activities as a medium for healing. It also requires that...
- You enjoy working with young people and assisting them with their daily activities and emotional needs?
- You will be able to forge supportive relationships with young people and genuinely enjoy their company, and want the best for them.
- You are friendly, calm, compassionate, reliable and resilient, even in the face of challenges.
- You want to gain professional qualifications and knowledge to support your work?
You will be able to work
Full-time 8am to 8pm shifts (14 shifts in every 4-week rota Salary from £13.45 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Full-time 8pm to 8am shifts (14 shifts in every 4-week rota). Salary from £14.45 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Part-time shifts are 2 shifts per week.
Whilst previous experience would be desirable, excellent support skills, the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.
In return you can expect:
- To join a welcoming and friendly team who have a passion for achieving positive outcomes for our young people
- An inspiring environment where no two days are the same
- Superb induction and training
- Support in gaining recognised qualifications in residential child care
- The opportunity to progress within the company.
- Competitive rates of pay, pension, on-going personal and professional development.
- Thorough, insightful and supportive supervision.
- Access to talking therapies.
- A Fitness suite.
- Company perk scheme.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with children or in a support environment
- Valid driver's license and experience of driving
- Familiarity with IT systems such as word
- Ability to work awake night shifts in a residential childcare setting
Pay: From £29,384.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Why do you want to support young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties?
- What care qualifications do you have?
- Do you have any support experience, especially with children or young people?
- Do you want to work full time or part time?
- The role is for the day shift (8 am to 8 pm) on a rolling shift pattern, with every second weekend off. Do these hours suit you?
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
