At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with learning disabilities and help them achieve their goals.
- Company: Join an award-winning social care charity making a real difference.
- Benefits: Health cash plans, employee assistance, cycle to work scheme, and more.
- Other info: Flexible night shifts with opportunities for career growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in the lives of young people every day.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your compassion and values.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
About The Role
Kilwinning, North Ayrshire
36 hours contract
Various shift patterns (Nightshift)
Are you interested in working for an award-winning social care charity? Childcare Practitioners have the most important role within Enable by making a positive difference every day to the lives of the young people we support. Muirfield Place is a residential home for children and young adults with learning disabilities. We're looking for compassionate, motivated and values-led Childcare Practitioners who are passionate about making a difference. Our support is individual to each young person. You may help them to enjoy activities, build confidence and independence, develop relationships and achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them.
The Best in You Brings Out the Best in Me
About You
Enable needs you and your values to help us create an equal society for every person who has support needs. You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with Enable. We recruit people based on their values and transferable skills. Wherever your journey has taken you up until now, join us, and together we will forge a new path in what could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had!
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:
- The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the people we support.
- The commitment to work with individuals through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes.
- A positive and flexible outlook to your work and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
- Introduction to autism
- Epilepsy awareness
- Moving and Handling
- Adult support and protection
- Child support and protection
- First Aid
- Positive Behaviour Support
We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loans
- Blue Light Card
Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications - required for SSSC registration. Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity's mission to help create an equal society for every person who has support needs. Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles. Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date.
Childcare Practitioner (Nightshifts) in Kilwinning - 495762 employer: Enable
Enable is an award-winning social care charity located in Kirkintilloch, Glasgow, dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive training programmes and career growth opportunities, alongside a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusivity. Our staff enjoy a range of benefits, including health cash plans, an Employee Assistance Programme, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.
