Residential Childcare Practitioner
Bishopbriggs
£ 22000 - 25000/annum
We are recruiting permanent staff for one of our clients in Glasgow within a purpose built facility to allow the best support possible to children with additional support needs. If you are experienced childrens support worker looking for a change then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Our client caters for children from birth through to early adulthood in their services across Scotland and some of the amazing facilities you can expect to enjoy with the children include a giant ball pool, large garden, sensory rooms and hydrotherapy pool.
What can our client offer you?
- Competitive rates of pay
- Immediate start
- 30 hours per week with overtime to make up to full time
- Free on-site parking
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Excellent career progression opportunities
You will be responsible for:
- Working effectively as part of a team of child support workers
- Providing care to a vulnerable young people
- Promoting a positive parenting role model
- Ensuring professional boundaries are in place
- Maintaining professional manner and working to National Care Standards
To be successful in your application, you will:
- Have previous experience working in a residential setting with young people
- Have strong communication skills
- Register under the PVG scheme
- Full driving licence
- Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable
If this sounds like the position for y...