Job Description

Do you want to make a difference in young people's lives?

We provide

residential care

for young people from ten to twenty-one years old and are looking for a Night Shift Care Worker in our three-bed care homes near

Alloway in Ayrshire

.

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 8pm to 8am shifts, (14 shifts in every 4 week rota). Salary 13.13 per hour.

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.
Work remotely

No

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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,700.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

12 hour shift Night shift Overtime
Application question(s):

Do you have any health and social care qualifications?
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Support Worker: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Mar25 nights