Career Start in Child and Youth Care in Paisley

Career Start in Child and Youth Care in Paisley

Paisley Full-Time On-site
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Trainee Child and Youth Care Worker post at Kibble Education and Care Centre, a temporary 12-month training programme. The work is direct, trauma-informed care for young people who cannot live at home and have been placed by a Children's Hearing or court. Workers may be based in secure, residential or community settings, on day or night shifts, with two days a week set aside for HNC study. Candidates must join PVG membership and complete Safe Crisis Management training within four weeks of starting.

What the job involves

  • Work with children and young people in a trauma-informed way, tailored to each individual's needs
  • Work across secure, residential or community settings
  • Promote effective communication that builds trust and involvement
  • Support the management of challenging behaviour while protecting young people's health, wellbeing and rights
  • Work with parents, carers and internal and external agencies to plan care
  • Complete administrative and allied duties, using IT
  • Promote group living through planning, implementing and reviewing daily living programmes
  • Complete the HNC in Social Services during the post
  • Use supervision with a workplace mentor and mentoring co-ordinator, and lead own professional learning

Registration & licences

  • Full driving licence

Skills & knowledge

  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Competent IT skills
  • Commitment, flexibility and resilience in challenging situations

Checks & eligibility

  • PVG Scheme membership

Other

  • Physical fitness to complete Safe Crisis Management training and put it into practice

Nice to have

  • Willing and able to drive school transport

What’s offered

  • Further training, job variety and funded study
  • Healthcare support towards dental treatment, glasses and contact lenses
  • Discounts on shopping and events through Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
  • Childcare discounts at Puddle Lane children's nursery
  • Immediate access to confidential counselling
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Generous holidays

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team