Role: Residential Childcare Worker Nights
Location: Coylton, KA6
Pay: £27,976 unqualified - £29,036 with an SVQ or HNC - £32,510 with both SVQ & HNC
A full UK driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this vacancy.
Extraordinary Days Every Day
At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working, you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a support worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.
A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.
What You’ll Do
As a children's residential support worker you will support young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
- Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
- Support senior staff with timely updates
- Promote individuality not a "one size fits all" approach
- Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements
- Be part of a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
- Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
- Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.
Where You’ll Do It
Woodside Farm is located in the rural village of Coylton in South Ayrshire, close to the seaside towns of Ayr and Prestwick. Our friendly team support our young people to develop strong and positive relationships, to look forward and not back and to prepare for the next steps as they grow.
We offer our young people support, acceptance, understanding and praise. It’s always a great pleasure when a former resident contacts us to update us on how they are getting on in their life and how well things have panned out for them. It is and always will be a privilege to have been a part of their journey.
Who Are You
We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager, focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.
- Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member
- Desire to work towards SSSC qualifications
- Full UK driving licence is essential
- Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Someone with the desire to take pride in helping others.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive rates of pay
- £500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period
- £1000 Refer a Friend scheme
- Support to progress within the company
- PVG costs covered by company
- A genuine home from home with a friendly team.
Your Next Step
Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon.
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.
Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today.
Safeguarding Statement
CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
