Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people?
LOVE@Care is seeking dedicated, passionate, and experienced Child Care Workers to join our team and help shape the future of those who need it most.
If you have a genuine commitment to the care and safeguarding of young individuals, particularly those with complex support needs and behaviours, we want to hear from you. You will play a vital role in providing personalised, person-centred care, guiding and empowering young people to reach the goals outlined in their support plans.
Benefits
- Holiday entitlement up to 33 days.
- Fantastic career development and progression opportunities.
- Fully funded qualifications in health and social care to support personal development.
- Paid travel at a mileage rate of 35p per mile.
- Fully paid induction training programme.
- Health & wellbeing support with free counselling.
- Employee refer a friend bonus of £250.
- Supervision support and training updates throughout the year on our E-Learning Platform.
- Blue light card for store and online discounts.
Role Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience working with children with challenging behaviour and/or additional support needs in a residential setting, professional capacity or local community.
- An SVQ 3 or 4 in social care and working towards or having a HNC in social care or equivalent is essential.
- A valid UK driving licence.
- An understanding of GIRFEC and curriculum for excellence is desirable.
- Experience of working with children and families.
- An understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Child Protection legislation.
- The ability to work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with young people, in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievement while being a positive role model.
- Experience and understanding in dealing with challenging situations.
Company Values
- Force of Nature: We are bold and direct, getting to the heart of the matter and standing up for the people that need our help.
- Ambitious: We go above and beyond to ensure everyone can access the support that they need to live fulfilling lives.
- Visionary: We empower individuals and drive change through innovative approaches and dynamic services.
- Passion: We care, a lot, and help nurture and build positive relationships that change behaviours and change lives.
- Equality: We believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn and achieve by giving them the tools to make change.
