Residential Worker - NAY15605

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Role Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

• Participate in team efforts to create the appropriate ambience and regime for the care of the resident group in accordance with the stated function, aims and objectives of the unit and in accordance with the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice.
• Work under supervision to produce care plans for particular children and young people, to be instrumental in their delivery and to assist the Unit Manager in monitoring their effectiveness.
• Assist residents and their parents/carers in decision-making processes as appropriate.
• Support children and young people in developing their identity and personal relationships.
• Support children and young people when they are distressed and those with difficult or potentially difficult relationships.
• Contribute to the protection of all individuals from abusive behaviour in all its forms.
• Promote communication with children and young people where there are communication difficulties.
• Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of care service.
• Undertake such training as is deemed necessary to discharging the responsibilities of the post and to contribute to the training and development of colleagues and students on placements.
• For night shift roles only - this is a wakened night shift post.

Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Additional Information

If this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment.

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.