At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people daily, mentor a team, and create a warm, homely environment.
- Company: Join Spark of Genius, where you shape futures in a caring community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, £500 welcome bonus, and support for career progression.
- Other info: Work in beautiful Ayrshire countryside with a supportive, friendly team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while enjoying fun activities together.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and a genuine passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 36088 - 36088 £ per year.
Role: Senior Residential Childcare Worker
A full UK driving licence and own transport is required due to location and we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Extraordinary Days Every Day
At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working, you’re shaping futures.
Furthermore as a Senior 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 will you do?
As a Senior Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.
- Supervise and mentor a team of Support Workers
- Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
- Support home management team with timely updates
- Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
- Monitoring of care plans and producing reports for the managers
- Create 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
Foxhill Cottage provides a warm and welcoming home in idyllic surroundings of the beautiful Ayrshire countryside.
Although secluded it is far from isolated and is close to a number of small villages in the area providing fun and sensory places to visit.
The great outdoors abounds and we involve the children in outdoors activities whenever we can but we’re not averse to putting our feet up to watch a movie or play a game if the weather’s not on our side.
The team here welcomes new faces and you’ll be supported every step of the way if you join us, we’re a happy little family with the children’s best interest at the forefront of everything we do.
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.
- You’ll have at least 12 months experience within children's residential
- Previous experience of working with young people around ASD, ASN
- Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Care Standards and Child protection
- SVQ 3 Children & Young People
- Ability to undergo SVQ 4
- Full UK driving licence and own transport is essential
- Experience of supporting team members
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to cover shifts flexibly.
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 cost covered by company
- A genuine home from home with a friendly team.
Care Tech 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.
Care Tech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
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