Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour £30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shiftPlus, an additional overtime pay of 1.2x your hourly rate.Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)Shift Patterns: 2 - 3 shifts per week 08:00am until 11:00pm - with sleep in Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for Residential Care workers to join our home within Bedford and Essex who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties. The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks - no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices. Our children in our Colchester home are aged from 4 - 12 years old. It is a fast paced and busy home and we are looking for individuals with an 'up for anything' attitude and a genuine love for working with young children. Your day with the children will be very varied. No two days are the same and will be packed with fun activities with the kids! Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional support during challenging timesFostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potentialOffering support in the educational pursuits of young individualsMaintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and futureActing as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussionEncouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networksMeeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) Qualifications/Experience/Requirements: Minimum age requirement: 21 years oldFull UK driving license preferableNo prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young peopleAttendance at a 2-week training program requiredMust have availability for sleep-in shifts Benefits: £30 additional payment per sleep-in shiftEnhanced DBS coveredComprehensive induction and training provided2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balanceRota provided 4 weeks in advance If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us! Read Less

Children's Residential Care Worker Location: Taunton, Somerset Salary: £26,395.20 to £27,684.80 + £3,000 sleep-in bonus (annual average) Pay & Benefits £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (DOE)Overtime paid at 1.25 Sleep-in shifts: £3000 per annum (up to 10 shifts/month)Access to discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 yearsSupport: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation.A Place to Call Home: Work in comfortable, well-designed homes with a supportive team. Make a Difference Every Day At Cambian, everything you do matters. As a Children's Residential Care Worker, you'll become part of a home where your care, attention, and presence shape the lives of young people aged 8-18. From helping with homework to playing games or asking, "How was school?", every moment builds trust, confidence, and a sense of safety. Though the work is challenging, the reward comes in every breakthrough and smile. What You'll Do Support young people in their daily routines, including school preparation, activities, and meal times.Create a warm, homely environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks.Build relationships and provide emotional support during both highs and lows.Participate in fun, meaningful activities like trips to the park, board games, or movies.Complete essential planning and documentation. You Should Be Friendly, positive. Empowering, innovative and person-centered in their approach. No prior experience is needed - just a passion for helping others. Why Join Us? Comprehensive Induction: Two weeks of expert-led training. Career Development: Fully funded NVQs (Levels 3-5) and internal promotion opportunities. Your Next Steps Join us in transforming lives. Apply now and make a real difference every day. Safeguarding Statement Cambian is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years, including roles involving vulnerable groups. Read Less

NO SPONSORSHIP / SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILABLE Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26, - £27,.80 per annum)
£30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (£3, based on 2 sleep ins per week)
Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate.
Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)
Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for Children and Young Persons Residential Support Workers to join our home who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties. This is a permanent role and will be supporting both children and young adults within a CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) residential setting for girls aged from 11-17. The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices. Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional support during challenging times
Building strong and healthy relationships with them in order to help the children and young people learn to trust again.
Working as a key worker to one of the young people
Helping them build resilience and self-confidence.
Teaching the young people and children boundaries and help them learn what a healthy relationship looks like.
Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) Qualifications/Experience/Requirements: Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
Full UK driving license preferable
No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
Attendance at a 2-week training program required
Must have availability for sleep-in shifts Benefits: £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
Enhanced DBS covered
Comprehensive induction and training provided
2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
Automatically enrolled to complete NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young Persons Workforce after successful completion of 6 month probationary period
Rota provided 4 weeks in advance If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us! Read Less

Job description Looking for a Special Needs Care Worker in Wareham!Job Title: Special Needs Care Worker
Location: Wareham
Salary: £ – £ per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-timeAre you a compassionate, patient, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs? GSL Education are seeking a Special Needs Care Worker to join a warm and supportive school setting in Wareham.As a Special Needs Care Worker, you will play a key role in helping pupils with special needs feel safe, included, and ready to learn. This role is ideal for someone with experience in personal care, health care, SEN support, or similar backgrounds who is motivated to make a positive difference in the daily lives of children with special educational needs.Responsibilities: Provide personalised care and support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.Assist with mobility, feeding, hygiene routines, and other personal care tasks as required.Support pupils in the classroom to encourage participation, independence, and confidence.Monitor and report changes in pupil wellbeing to relevant staff.Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support teams to maintain a nurturing environment.Build trusted and positive relationships with pupils to promote emotional and physical wellbeing. Requirements: Previous experience in SEN support, healthcare, personal care, or working with children/young people.A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach when supporting vulnerable pupils.Ability to follow care plans, medical instructions, and safeguarding procedures.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Relevant care qualifications (, Care Certificate, NVQ Level 2/3, CACHE) are beneficial but not essential. If you’re a caring and committed individual ready to support pupils’ wellbeing and learning, apply today to become a Special Needs Care Worker in Wareham with GSL Education!To work with GSL Education as a Special Needs Care Worker, you should: Have the right to work in the UK.Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education. Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.For more information or to register your interest in the "Special Needs Care Worker" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. Read Less

We arerecruiting on behalf of a specialist residential childcare service. Unlike other settings, this service has a clearly defined profile of young people, meaning staff become true specialists in their field. The model of care shapes how staff are trained, supported, and developed, with multidisciplinary teams bringing together diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences.You will be part of a d...



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Welcome to SW Education & Care! We believe in empowering every child to thrive.We're looking for dedicated Senior Residential Care Worker to join our team near Barnstaple, Devon.Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to inspire and empower others? Look no further than ... Read Less

Job DescriptionPost Title: Social Care Worker
Location: The Elgin Residence, Isle of Skye
Hours: 21 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £18, - £20, p.a.Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Details: Tracey Taylor Email: Job Purpose: To provide direct care to children and young people who attend Skye Respite Service for day-care or overnight respite. To collaborate closely with other professionals in Care & Learning, Education, Health and Voluntary Agencies, to
assess the needs of children affected by disability and their families and provide integrated services to support them. Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: (24 hour voicemail) or email: quoting the post reference number above. Please find the Job Description below. The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.Requirements Registration with SSSC and willingness to undertake the necessary qualifications. (HNC and SVQ Level 3) Experience of working with children and young people affected by severe disability, including Autistic Spectrum Disorders This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria: You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland. You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years. Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs. Read Less

Residential Care Worker (Golwg y Bannau) Job descriptionMinimum age of Employment is 22 years old About the role: You will work on a day shift basis in a small Children’s Home in a rural community within South Powys. The home supports children/young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties due to their early life experience. You will create a safe, healthy, learning, fulfilled home where children have their voices heard and acted upon to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. You will work on a day shift basis in a small Children’s Home in a rural community within South Powys. The home supports children/young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties due to their early life experience. You will create a safe, healthy, learning, fulfilled home where children have their voices heard and acted upon to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. About you: We are looking for people who care and can connect with young people. You will enjoy participating and sharing activities, interests, and life skills. You can listen to children and young people with dignity and respect. You will enjoy working in a small team that is reflective, resourceful, contributing to a culture of trust and open responsibility You will understand the importance of providing professional specialist to provide a safe and effective service, delivered in a way that is sensitive to the needs of children and young people. What you will do: You will work on a day shift rota to provide continuous care as part of team to the children and young people living in the home. You will build positive relationships through nurture, teaching connection with a patient and calm manner and promote healthy, safe routines by creating a warm, inclusive home. You will organise and promote activities for children and young people to learn new things and explore interests, hobbies, and life skills within the home and the local community. Work in partnership with families and carers of young people in achieving the aims and objectives of the young people’s plans. You will follow agreed policies, procedures, and legislative standards in your work. Always striving to keep up to date with best practice. Read Less

Job DescriptionPost Title: Social Care Worker (2 vacancies)
Location: Arach
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: HC06 £33, - £36, p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.Contact Person: Hazel Riach Tel: Job Purpose: At Arach, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with us. The children we support are presently not able to live with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives. Our residential house offers Crisis and emergency care to up to 4 YP, as our children are with us short term the care team are required to build relationships quickly, support and nurture the YP in a loving and compassionate way, ensuring they feel safe, cared for and loved. Our experienced team of staff work really hard to create a comfortable home for the young people where they can grow and flourish. The team at Arach have a passion for improving young people's lives, empathy and experience in trauma-informed care. The ability to advocate for all our young people, they are creative, proactive, and willing to bring new ideas to support their journey. Why Arach? You would work alongside a dedicated, passionate team where your contributions and skills are valued. Be part of a team that is transforming the way care is delivered and making a positive impact on young people's lives. This role involves working in a residential care setting, providing round-the-clock support to young people. All staff are required to be registered with the SSSC. Training will be offered if required to meet the registration requirements and in addition to this we will ensure all staff have a good grounding in trauma informed practice and approaches. This will be achieved by a program of training based on Dan Huges models of interventions. Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above. Please find the Job Description below. The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.RequirementsGood general education, ideally have a HNC in Social Care SVQ3 or equivalent Willingness and ability to register with the Scottish Social Services Council and to train to
their required standard (a minimum of HNC/SVQ Level 3 in an appropriate subject) and
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St Mary’s Kenmure is a secure care facility that provides a controlled, safe and supportive environment for the care and education of young people referred from the Courts and Children’s Hearings, welcoming young people from across Scotland.Each young person is entitled to and will receive a high standard of care from a team of experienced and qualified staff who strive to meet their needs and ensure their health and safety. We also offer a wide range of academic and vocational subjects to allow our young people to learn and develop during their stay, along with a variety of recreational facilities including a seven aside football pitch, gymnasium, fitness suite and a swimming pool.St Mary’s is located in the North of Glasgow in Bishopbriggs. It is in commutable distance for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling. Read Less

Children's Residential Care Worker Location: Chilton Polden, Bridgwater  Salary: £26,395.20 to £27,684.80 + £3,000 sleep-in bonus (annual average) Pay & Benefits £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (DOE)
Overtime paid at 1.25 
Sleep-in shifts: £3600 per annum (up to 10 shifts/month)
Access to discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.)
Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years
Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation.
A Place to Call Home: Work in comfortable, well-designed homes with a supportive team.   Make a Difference Every Day At Cambian, everything you do matters. As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you’ll become part of a home where your care, attention, and presence shape the lives of young people aged 8–18. From helping with homework to playing games or asking, “How was school?”, every moment builds trust, confidence, and a sense of safety. Though the work is challenging, the reward comes in every breakthrough and smile. What You’ll Do Support young people in their daily routines, including school preparation, activities, and meal times.
Create a warm, homely environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks.
Build relationships and provide emotional support during both highs and lows.
Participate in fun, meaningful activities like trips to the park, board games, or movies.
Complete essential planning and documentation.   You Should Be Friendly, positive. Empowering, innovative and person-centered in their approach. No prior experience is needed - just a passion for helping others.   Why Join Us? Comprehensive Induction: Two weeks of expert-led training. Career Development: Fully funded NVQs (Levels 3-5) and internal promotion opportunities.   Your Next Steps Join us in transforming lives. Apply now and make a real difference every day. Safeguarding Statement Cambian is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years, including roles involving vulnerable groups. Read Less

Oran Care - Scottish Care Provider of the Year Job Title: Care WorkerDedicated to raising the standards of care.Join our award winning team of care professionals. Oran Care offer rewarding career opportunities for carer workers across Angus. We have excellent career progression pathways and are providers of professional training qualifications including SVQ Level 2,3 and 4.Why Should I Choose Oran Care?Great Shift Patterns: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with every second weekend off and a rotating three-day and four-day workweek.Security & Continuity: We prioritise your job security with guaranteed hours and absolutely no zero-hour contracts.Excellent Rates of Pay: Earn competitive wages, with higher rates for weekend shifts.Travel Expenses: We reimburse your mileage or public transport costs.Incentives & Recognition: Benefit from long-service recognition, free membership to Pirkx (our employee benefit scheme offering mental, physical, and financial well-being benefits), and occasional office lunch days.Career Progression: We offer a clear career ladder and encourage our staff to aim for leadership roles.Training & Qualifications: Access opportunities for professional development, including working towards SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care, Moving & Handling certification, and comprehensive training, both online and in our fully-equipped training room.Full-Time Local Support: Our friendly and knowledgeable team is available to provide support at any time during your shift.£ Employee Referral Bonus: Refer a friend to work with us and receive a £ bonus.About UsOran Care is committed to improving care standards. We value compassion, professionalism, and dignity. We’re looking for people who are punctual, reliable and approachable with positive attitudes and good team working skills.Essential Requirements:A genuine desire to work with and care for peopleWillingness to learn and embrace the challenges of supporting vulnerable individuals, including those with dementia or other illnessesPVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) certification for working with vulnerable adults and children (we can assist with applications for those without PVG)A valid driving license and access to a car are required for this role.Hours:All Care Workers follow a condensed repeating schedule:Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, SundayWeek 2: Monday, Thursday, FridayFull-time Care Workers are on the rota for a full day, while part-time Care Workers are on the rota for half a day. You will be required to work every 2nd weekend.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Provide essential support to service users in their own homes.Promote independence in daily tasks while adhering to individual care plans.Assist service users with personal care in line with their specific needs.Maintain a clean and safe home environment, free from health and safety hazards.Maintain detailed record-keeping.Work Location: People's Homes in the Local CommunityIf you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with Oran Care and share our commitment to delivering exceptional care, we welcome your application!Why Should I Choose Oran Care?...'Because We Care More'Benefits:Company pensionEmployee discountReferral programmeSupplemental pay types:Loyalty bonusLicence/Certification:Driving Licence (essential)Work Location: In person Read Less

Children's Residential Care Worker Location: Chilton Polden, Bridgwater  Salary: £26,395.20 to £27,684.80 + £3,000 sleep-in bonus (annual average) Pay & Benefits £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (DOE) Overtime paid at 1.25  Sleep-in shifts: £3600 per annum (up to 10 shifts/month) Access to discounts at major retailers (ASDA, Tesco, M&S, etc.) Health benefits, including dental and optical cashback after 2 years Support: 24/7 helpline and hardship grants through the CareTech Foundation. A Place to Call Home: Work in comfortable, well-designed homes with a supportive team.   Make a Difference Every Day At Cambian, everything you do matters. As a Children’s Residential Care Worker, you’ll become part of a home where your care, attention, and presence shape the lives of young people aged 8–18. From helping with homework to playing games or asking, “How was school?”, every moment builds trust, confidence, and a sense of safety. Though the work is challenging, the reward comes in every breakthrough and smile. What You’ll Do Support young people in their daily routines, including school preparation, activities, and meal times. Create a warm, homely environment by assisting with light housekeeping tasks. Build relationships and provide emotional support during both highs and lows. Participate in fun, meaningful activities like trips to the park, board games, or movies. Complete essential planning and documentation.   You Should Be Friendly, positive. Empowering, innovative and person-centered in their approach. No prior experience is needed - just a passion for helping others.   Why Join Us? Comprehensive Induction: Two weeks of expert-led training. Career Development: Fully funded NVQs (Levels 3-5) and internal promotion opportunities.   Your Next Steps Join us in transforming lives. Apply now and make a real difference every day. Safeguarding Statement Cambian is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide references covering the past two years, including roles involving vulnerable groups. Read Less

NO SPONSORSHIP / SPONSORSHIP SWAPS AVAILABLE Salary: £12.69 - £13.31 per hour (£26,895 - £27,684.80 per annum)
£30 sleep in payment per mandatory sleep in shift (£3,120 based on 2 sleep ins per week)
Plus, an additional overtime pay of 1.25x your hourly rate.
Hours: 40 hours per week on a rotational basis (rota provided 4 weeks in advance)
Shift Patterns: 2 – 3 shifts per week (Typical shift pattern is 2 on 4 off. Are you a dedicated, compassionate person looking for an exciting new career within Residential Care? Are you a caring individual with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people?  Are you wanting to join a supportive team in a career you can grow in? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for Children and Young Persons Residential Support Workers to join our home who can establish meaningful relationships creating a positive, warm, and rewarding environment. We need somebody who can provide a supportive role in the lives of young people, able to give advice, assistance and support in order to help empower young them in addressing past and present difficulties. This is a permanent role and will be supporting both children and young adults within a CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) residential setting for girls aged from 11-17. The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring.  As a Residential Care Worker, you'll need to be adaptable, flexible and a pro at reading situations to guide our young people towards making positive choices. Key responsibilities include: Providing emotional support during challenging times
Building strong and healthy relationships with them in order to help the children and young people learn to trust again.
Working as a key worker to one of the young people
Helping them build resilience and self-confidence.
Teaching the young people and children boundaries and help them learn what a healthy relationship looks like.
Fostering ambition in young people, assisting them in achieving their goals and maximising their potential
Offering support in the educational pursuits of young individuals
Maintaining accurate records and preparing written reports for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager.
Empowering young people to actively participate in decision-making about their lives and future
Acting as an advocate in meetings where the young person is the subject of discussion
Encouraging community engagement, attending off-site activities, and expanding their personal social networks
Meeting the needs of children and young people, organising social activities and maintaining the home (laundry, cooking, cleaning shopping etc.) Qualifications/Experience/Requirements: Minimum age requirement: 21 years old
Full UK driving license preferable
No prior experience necessary, only a commitment and passion for working with young people
Attendance at a 2-week training program required
Must have availability for sleep-in shifts Benefits: £30 additional payment per sleep-in shift
Enhanced DBS covered
Comprehensive induction and training provided
2-3 shifts per week for an excellent work/life balance
Automatically enrolled to complete NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young Persons Workforce after successful completion of 6 month probationary period
Rota provided 4 weeks in advance If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling career journey with us!   Read Less

Job DescriptionPost Title: Social Care Worker
Location: Arach House, Strathpeffer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £33, - £36, p.a.Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale. Contact Details: Hazel Riach Email: Job Purpose: At Arach, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with us. The children we support are presently not able to live with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives. Our residential house offers Crisis and emergency care to up to 4 YP, as our children are with us short term the care team are required to build relationships quickly, support and nurture the YP in a loving and compassionate way, ensuring they feel safe, cared for and loved. Our experienced team of staff work really hard to create a comfortable home for the young people where they can grow and flourish. The team at Arach have a passion for improving young people's lives, empathy and experience in trauma-informed care. The ability to advocate for all our young people, they are creative, proactive, and willing to bring new ideas to support their journey. Why Arach? You would work alongside a dedicated, passionate team where your contributions and skills are valued. Be part of a team that is transforming the way care is delivered and making a positive impact on young people's lives. This role involves working in a residential care setting, providing round-the-clock support to young people. All staff are required to be registered with the SSSC. Training will be offered if required to meet the registration requirements and in addition to this we will ensure all staff have a good grounding in trauma informed practice and approaches. This will be achieved by a program of training based on Dan Huges models of interventions. Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce. As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post. Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.RequirementsExperience of working with children and young people and or relevant life experience. Good general education, ideally have a HNC in Social Care SVQ3 or equivalent. Willingness and ability to register with the Scottish Social Services Council and to train to their required standard (a minimum of HNC/SVQ Level 3 in an appropriate subject) and 
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The Social Care Worker is a key position, occupying a role critical to the overall welfare of young people living in residential care and living in the community. The overall purpose is to provide care and support to young people and young adults in a safe, stimulating, and supported environment ensuring that the work carried out is in keeping with legislative, procedural, and good practice requirements and guidance. A reflective practitioner, the Social Care Worker will actively promote the vision, values, and mission of Stepdown, where the rights of children, young people and their families are listened to and advocated for within quality care environments that national legislative policies and procedures have directly influenced the vision, values and mission of the organisation. Values and ability to build relationships whilst maintaining confidentiality is critical to this role. In this role you will apply Equal Opportunities and Quality Assurance Frameworks which will include delegated responsibilities for designated tasks.Please note Stepdown Community Services has locations in Glasgow and Hurlford. To apply for this post flexibility and a full UK driving licence is required. We have a number of positions available such as: part time and full time dayshift and nightshift. Read Less

Who are we? Kibble is Scotland’s specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people. By providing a range of integrated services. We help to support children and young people as they learn and develop, preparing them for a positive future. The children that we care for have complex social, emotional and educational needs. Job Purpose: Kibble are recruiting Residential Child and Youth Care Workers for our established children’s houses based at either Largs, Inverkip, Lochwinnoch, Johnstone. The posts involve working as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a therapeutic trauma informed model of care to children aged 5-12 years. We seek people who have a strong commitment to caring for children, who understand developmental trauma, and who are resilient, reflective and patient. You should be able to practice in a trauma sensitive way. You will be able to provide children with a sense of safety and connectedness and teach coping skills in the face of complex challenging behaviour. Following social pedagogical principles, our Children need opportunities to problem solve and experiment with taking risks to challenge themselves physically and mentally. We recognise the powerful healing and developmental role of play in children’s lives. Therefore, we are very keen to have people on board who are in touch with their inner child and are willing to be creative about and fully involved in, outdoor play, messy play, risky play, and the range of play opportunities we provide for our children.This post will offer the successful candidate stability, with guaranteed hours, and the benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone who has flexibility throughout the working week and weekends to work both early and back shifts. The varied shift pattern provides opportunity for the successful candidate to interact with a range of different employees and children and young people at Kibble. The Care Programme The Child and Youth Care Worker will:· Have direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children and young people. Each child or young person will have a placement programme involving social and educational targets, which will be regularly reviewed.· Require to liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team within the Centre to ensure a mutual understanding of these targets and to monitor and facilitate their achievement.· Require to liaise with the area team social worker to ensure that there is both a mutual understanding of the school’s social and educational targets and a linkage between these targets and the tasks being undertaken by the social worker. · Meet with the parent(s) or other relative(s) of the child or young person to ensure that family contact is continuing, to seek their co-operation in achieving social and educational targets, to ensure that home leave is viable and to assist the linkage between the school’s work and the area team social worker’s tasks. Therefore, a driver’s licence is essential for this post. Recording and Reporting · The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the placement plan for the child or young person is recorded in the format required by the Centre. · The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the reports required by the Reporter to the Children’s Panel or the Clerk of the Court or the Procurator Fiscal and the area team social worker are provided within the required timescales. Worker Profile The Child and Youth Care Worker will be able to:· Relate to children and young people in a way that promotes their trust and involvement in meeting the requirements of the Children’s Hearing or Court and the social and educational targets of the school.· Respond positively and calmly to physical and verbal aggression.· Understand the dynamics of relationships between the young people in the house and in the community, ensuring that action is taken to stop bullying, prevent isolation, avoid unhelpful friendships or pressure for sexual activities.· Establish relationships with young people within which incidents of physical, emotional or mental abuse can be revealed.· Understand the roles and responsibilities of all individuals, groups and organisations that are involved in the care of the young people both within and outwith the Centre.· Work unsupervised and on own initiative.· Communicate clearly and precisely orally and in writing both within the Centre and with external agencies.· Co-work with representatives from other agencies e.g. social work, educational psychologist, psychiatrist. The co-working will involve objective and clear representation of the needs and progress of the child or young person as well as the policies, procedures and practices of the Centre.· Display a knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation. In addition, the Child and Youth Care Worker will understand the stages of human growth and development, the causes and outcomes of offending behaviour and the dynamics of inter-personal relationships.· Manage and motivate self in forming and sustaining relationships with children and young people, in working with internal and external colleagues and in undertaking administrative and allied duties.Eligibility Criteria . HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent or the ability to undertake the HNC and SVQ Level 3 Social Care. . Be registered with the SSSC, either conditionally or unconditionally. Preference will be given to those candidates who are already eligible for unconditional registration with the SSSC. · Two years’ experience of working within the social care sector is desirable. · Previous experience of working within residential childcare is desirable. · Be willing to work in any Service including the Safe Centre and Community Based Services. · Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.Safe Crisis Training (SCM) Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below for further information. Notes: 1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post. 2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities. 3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis. 4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass. 5. Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period. Benefits:Pension, holidays (up to 40 days per year) and employee benefits including cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, plus access to onsite physio. Read Less

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Cardiff to assist with the appointment of a Reablement Care Worker on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £14.09- £18.42 per hour Hours per week: 18.50
Summary: The Reablement Care Worker is a vital frontline role within the Cardiff Council's Community Resource Team (CRT) Homecare service, working in partnership with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The purpose of this role is to provide short-term, intensive, and outcome-focused support to service users in their own homes, typically following an illness, injury, or hospital stay.The core objective is to enable citizens to learn or re-learn the necessary skills for daily living, maximizing their functional independence and supporting them to achieve their wellbeing goals. This service is crucial for preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, facilitating timely discharges, and delaying or reducing the need for longer-term social care services.Responsibilities: Undertake delegated health care tasks as required, including prompting or assisting with prescribed medication, applying prescribed creams/drops, and prompting exercises as directed by a Physiotherapist.Identify, record, and report all incidents, accidents, potential safeguarding, and other high-risk situations promptly. Respond to emergency situations by taking appropriate action.Maintain good observation and recording skills. Provide written observations on the service users circumstances, including improvement or deterioration, to assist with the review of the reablement program.Maintain accurate daily records using the provided mobile device that allocates daily tasks. Qualification: Willingness and commitment to train to achieve the relevant HSc (Health and Social Care) level required for the post (previously NVQ/QCF). Essentials: A caring nature and a strong commitment to promoting independence and wellbeing.Experience in providing personal care and support, either in a paid or voluntary capacity.Commitment to register with Social Care Wales and adhere to its Code of Professional Practice.Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to converse at ease with customers. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.You should have right to work in U.KThis role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. #RQ1658748 Read Less

As a Night Care Worker with CrossReach, you’ll bring comfort, dignity and reassurance to older people during the quiet hours of the night. Your presence will help ensure everyone in our care feels safe, respected and supported.
What Your Day Could InvolveProviding wakeful night cover as part of a dedicated care teamSupporting with personal care, mobility and comfort throughout the nightResponding to any emergencies calmly and efficientlyPromoting wellbeing through conversation, reassurance and kindnessMaintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environmentLiaising with health professionals and recording accurate care notes
About You
You’re caring, reliable and compassionate. You take time to treat every person with dignity and kindness. Ideally, you’ll hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care, or be willing to work towards it with support. You’ll need basic computer skills, SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership. You’ll also be comfortable working within and upholding our Christian ethos.
What You’ll GainTraining and support to develop your skills and qualificationsA welcoming, supportive team environmentA rewarding role where you make a difference every night
How to Apply
We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Click ‘Apply’ to start your journey with CrossReach today.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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As a Relief Night Care Worker with CrossReach, you will help older people feel safe, comfortable and respected throughout the night. You will provide consistent, person centred care when needed and contribute to a calm, secure environment where each person feels valued.This flexible night role is ideal if you want to build experience, return to care work or support when your own schedule allows.What Your Night Could InvolveSupporting service users with personal and intimate careAssisting with mobility aids and personal equipmentPromoting comfort, reassurance and wellbeing during night hoursMaintaining a safe, clean and restful home environmentResponding to emergencies and working closely with health professionalsAbout You
You are warm, patient and reliable, with a caring approach and a genuine wish to support older people. You respect CrossReach’s Christian ethos and are comfortable working within it. Ideally, you hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or are willing to work towards it with support. You will need basic computer skills, SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership.What You Will GainFlexible work that suits your lifestyleTraining and guidance to help you growThe chance to make a real difference every time you workHow to Apply
We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. If you need support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, please tell us. Click Apply to begin your journey with CrossReach today.We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.This post is also eligible for a Shetland Island Allowance of £1.48 per hour.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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As a Care Worker with CrossReach, you’ll provide care that helps older people live with dignity, comfort and joy. You’ll be part of a supportive team making a real difference to people’s lives every day.
What Your Day Could InvolveActing as a key worker and helping to shape and review care plansSupporting with personal care and daily routines with respect and kindnessPromoting wellbeing through physical, social and mental activitiesWorking closely with health professionals and familiesMaintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environmentKeeping accurate records and contributing to team meetingsAbout You
You’re someone who brings warmth, patience and compassion to everything you do. You treat every person with respect and dignity. Ideally, you’ll hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or be willing to work towards it with our support. You’ll also have basic computer skills for learning and record keeping, be registered with the SSSC and part of the PVG Scheme. You’ll be comfortable working within and upholding our Christian ethos.
What You’ll GainTraining and support to achieve recognised qualificationsA caring and inclusive workplace where your wellbeing mattersThe opportunity to make a real and lasting difference every day
How to Apply
We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Click Apply to start your journey with CrossReach today.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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We are looking for a Senior Care Worker who can lead a committed team and support the delivery of high quality, person centred care for older people. This role suits someone who brings confidence, empathy and consistency to every shift while ensuring that dignity and respect remain central to all care provided.What you will doLead and support the care team including rota planning and task allocationProvide management cover and maintain a safe and welcoming environmentOversee care planning, medication management and quality assuranceSupervise and appraise staff and support their training and developmentPromote the wellbeing of service users in a kind and person centred wayAbout you
You are an encouraging and dependable leader who supports colleagues with clarity and integrity. You hold a Christian faith and are comfortable working within CrossReach’s ethos. You have an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care and are willing to complete PDA Supervision, PDA Medication, SVQ Level 4 and the Workplace Assessor Award. Basic computer skills, SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership are required.What you will gainOpportunities for professional development and leadership trainingA supportive team culture that values reflection and growthThe chance to lead care that has a meaningful impact each dayIf this sounds like the role for you, apply today and take the next step in your career.We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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Are you kind, patient and committed to helping young people rebuild confidence and trust? If you’re an experienced care professional ready to take on a leadership role, this could be the next step for you.At CrossReach, everyday moments such as sharing a meal, going for a walk or playing a game help build trust and support young people to heal. The children in our care have faced significant challenges, and your role is to help them feel safe, believe in themselves and reconnect with their communities.You’ll work across our small, homely residential houses, supported by a purpose-built school and dedicated teams creating safe, structured environments where children can thrive.In this role, you’ll:Provide leadership and guidance to staff across multiple housesAct as a key worker, offering consistent emotional and practical supportSupport daily routines, activities and outingsContribute to care planning and work closely with managers and practitionersTake a whole-child approach to care and wellbeingWe’re looking for someone who has:
Significant experience in residential childcare, ideally supported by an HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3. You’ll hold a full manual driving licence, as travel between services and outings are part of the role, and bring a calm, supportive leadership style focused on achieving positive outcomes for young people. This is a Lead Practitioner (Multi Site) role based out of Dumbrock, working across our other houses as required to meet the needs of the young people at any given time.When you’ll be working
The house works to a 3-week rolling rota, typically covering a mix of early shifts from 7am to 3pm, late shifts from 2pm to 10pm and weekly sleepover shifts. Shifts may vary slightly depending on the needs of the young people, and additional payment is provided for sleepovers. January and February start dates are available.At CrossReach, you’ll be part of a supportive and committed leadership team where your contribution makes a genuine difference. If you’re ready to lead and support young people to move forward with confidence, apply now.We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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Residential Childcare Worker Dromore, Co. Down £30,000 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma or disruption? Were looking for caring, resilient individuals to join a supportive residential team in Dromore. The Role Youll work with children aged 612 in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Your focus will be on building strong relationships, supporting recovery from trauma, and helping children feel safe, understood, and valued. Key Responsibilities Build meaningful, consistent relationships with young people. Support childrens recovery from trauma through routine, boundaries, and emotional regulation. Contribute to care planning and team discussions. Provide calm, compassionate support during times of crisis. Work closely with families and professionals to deliver holistic care. Complete accurate records in line with safeguarding and regulatory standards. Essential Requirements Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Youth Work, or related field. Minimum 1 year experience in residential childcare or working with looked-after children. NISCC registration (or eligible to register). Full UK driving licence. Desirable Training in therapeutic or trauma-informed approaches. Degree in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology, or related field. Experience leading shifts or supporting colleagues. Salary & Benefits £26,500£32,000 per year (depending on experience & qualifications). 38 hours per week (rotational shifts, including sleep-ins). Permanent contract. Comprehensive training and induction. Regular reflective practice sessions. Professional development opportunities. Company pension and private health care scheme. Free on-site parking. Apply Now If youre ready to make a real difference for children in need, submit your application to Lauren at Reactive Recruitment. Skills: Personal Care Assistance Dressing Residential Care Medication Care work Social care Retirement Village Benefits: Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund Read Less

As a Care Worker with CrossReach, you will support older people to live with dignity, comfort and enjoyment. You will be part of a caring team that makes a meaningful difference to people’s lives every day.What your day could involveActing as a key worker and helping to shape and review care plansSupporting individuals with personal care and daily routines with respect and kindnessPromoting wellbeing through physical, social and mental activitiesWorking closely with health professionals and familiesHelping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environmentKeeping accurate records and contributing to team meetingsAbout you
You bring warmth, patience and compassion to your work and treat every person with respect and dignity. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Care is ideal, although you can work towards this with our support. You will have basic computer skills for learning and record keeping, be registered with the SSSC and part of the PVG Scheme. You will also be comfortable working within and upholding our Christian ethos.What you will gainTraining and support to achieve recognised qualificationsA caring and inclusive workplace where your wellbeing mattersThe chance to make a real and lasting difference every dayHow to apply
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, please tell us. Click Apply to start your journey with CrossReach.We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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As a Night Care Worker with CrossReach, you will offer comfort, dignity and reassurance to older people during the quieter hours. Your steady presence will help ensure everyone in our care feels safe, respected and supported throughout the night.What your day could involveProviding wakeful night cover as part of a dedicated care teamSupporting with personal care, mobility and comfortResponding to emergencies with calm and confidencePromoting wellbeing through conversation, reassurance and kindnessHelping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environmentLiaising with health professionals and keeping accurate care notesAbout you
You are caring, reliable and compassionate, with a commitment to treating every person with dignity and kindness. An SVQ Level 3 in Social Care is ideal, although you can work towards this with our support. You will need basic computer skills, SSSC registration and PVG Scheme membership. You will also be comfortable working within and upholding our Christian ethos.What you will gainTraining and guidance to build your skills and qualificationsA welcoming and supportive team environmentA rewarding role where your work makes a difference every nightHow to apply
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any support with your application or adjustments at any stage, please tell us. Click Apply to start your journey with CrossReach today.We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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About the role Care Worker (School Setting)Pontefract/AckworthFull Time Monday - Friday£90 - £100 Per DaySalary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles.The RoleWe are currently seeking additional Care Workers for work within our partner Special Educational Needs school settings.The role requires you to work with school aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs include Autism, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD.The School This SEND school is based in the Pontefract area. We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become supply or full time support staff members.Requirements To be considered for the Care Worker (School Setting), you will: Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years.We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for EducationVision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. The Edwin Group is voted a top UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Huddersfield SEND Team.#visionsupport Read Less

Staff Benefits at KibbleLearning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded studyHealthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lensesMoney off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partnersDiscounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nurseryImmediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-careWellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidaysAbout KibbleKibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.Job Purpose:The post involves direct working with children and young people within the community and shall include lone working. Therefore, a driver’s licence is essential for this post.The successful candidate shall provide care and support to young people placed in a Kibble foster family. A key requirement of the role shall be the need to work closely with IFS foster carers and Family Placement Supervisors, as a team around the child, to ensure the needs of the young people are consistently met, promoting a sense of stability and safety within placement.Main Duties:The direct work with children and young people follows a general pattern that must be tailored to the needs and requirements for each individual. This pattern involves 3 main areas.1. Placement of the child or young personWorking closely with the Family Placement Supervisor and identified foster carer from the point of referralReading relevant reports and records in preparation for placement and subsequent support once the child or young person is placed.Identifying any particular medical, social, religious or dietary requirements and working alongside the foster care to support in any of these areas as agreed.Supporting, alongside the foster carer, any agreed family contact for the child or young person.Ensuring that child or young person:Is supported to develop positive working relationships and feel connected to the whole IFS fostering family Is aware of the social and educational programme he/she will be undertakingIs shown all the facilities of the school they shall be attendingUnderstands any family contact arrangementsIs aware of procedures to contact staff over personal concern and complaintsUnderstands the roles of those involved in his/her care plan
2. The Care ProgrammeThe Child & Youth Care Worker will:Have direct practice responsibility for the care and development of several children and young people in conjunction with the support they are provided by their foster carer. Work closely with the foster carer and Family Placement Supervisor to support overall growth and development towards best outcomes. Each child or young person will have a placement programme involving social and educational targets, which will be regularly reviewed and focus on ensuring best outcomes are achieved.Require to liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team within the Service/Centre to ensure a mutual understanding of any targets and to monitor and facilitate their achievement.Require to liaise with the area team social worker to ensure that there is both a mutual understanding of the social and educational targets and a linkage between these targets and the tasks being undertaken by the social worker.Meet with the parent(s) or other relative(s) of the child or young person to ensure that family contact is continuing, to seek their co-operation in achieving social and educational targets, to ensure that home leave is viable and to assist the linkage between the Fostering Service’s work and the area team social worker’s tasks. Work alongside Foster Family Support Worker colleagues in meeting any further support needs for children and young people as required and agreed by Service/Centre management.


3. Recording and ReportingThe Foster Family Support Worker is responsible for ensuring that the placement plan for the child or young person is recorded in the format required by the Centre.The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the reports required by the Reporter to the Children’s Panel or, if required, the Clerk of the Court or the Procurator Fiscal and the area team social worker are provided within the required timescales. Worker ProfileThe Child & Youth Care Worker will be able to:
Relate to children and young people in a way that promotes their trust and involvement in meeting the requirements of the Children’s Hearing and their social and educational targets.Respond positively and calmly to physical and verbal aggression, Understand the dynamics of relationships between the young people with their foster carers and with peers within the community or any school/training or employment, ensuring that action is taken to stop bullying, prevent isolation, avoid unhelpful friendships or pressure for sexual activities or substance, drugs, and alcohol misuse.Establish relationships with young people within which incidents of physical, emotional or mental abuse can be revealed.Understand the roles and responsibilities of all individuals, groups and organisations that are involved in the care of the young people both within and out with the Fostering Service. Work unsupervised and on own initiative. This shall include lone working within the community.Communicate clearly and precisely orally and in writing both within the Service/Centre and with external agencies.Co-work with representatives from other agencies e.g. social work, educational psychologist, psychiatrist. The co-working will involve objective and clear representation of the needs and progress of the child or young person as well as the policies, procedures and practices of the Service/Centre.Display a knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation. In addition, the Foster Family Support Worker will understand the stages of human growth and development, the causes and outcomes of offending behaviour and the dynamics of inter-personal relationships.Manage and motivate self in forming and sustaining relationships with children and young people, in working with internal and external colleagues and in undertaking administrative and allied duties.What qualification and experience are we looking for?HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent or the ability to undertake the HNC and SVQ Level 3 Social Care.Experience of working with young people or providing care/support to vulnerable people is essential.Experience of working within the social care sector is desirable.Experience of working within residential childcare is desirable.Be willing to work in any service across the Kibble Group including the Safe Centre or Community Based Services.Residential Child Care is regulated work and if successful you will be required to register with the SSSC, who are the workforce regulator, within their applied timeframes. Preference will be given to those candidates who are already eligible for unconditional registration.Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.

NotesThis job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.Follow Kibble on Social MediaKeep updated by following on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X. Read Less

Do you want to support children and young people to feel safe, valued and included? As part of our Children and Family Services team, you will help create a nurturing environment where relationships and consistent care promote healing and growth.What your day could look likeSupporting emotional, physical and social needsContributing to care plans and assessmentsEncouraging positive relationships and relational healthSupporting education, hobbies and community activitiesAssisting with household routinesHelping young people develop life skillsAccompanying children to appointments and visitsWorking flexibly, including sleepoversWorking on a three week rolling roster with a mix of early shifts, late shifts and weekendsWhat you will bringYou will bring experience in care or education (desirable), reflective practice, strong communication skills, collaborative working and an understanding of trauma and attachment. You will hold a full manual driving licence and be willing to register with the SSSC or work towards the necessary qualifications. We would also consider candidates with no formal qualifications who can demonstrate strong transferable skills, the right values and a genuine commitment to supporting young people. We are looking for people who are hands on, able to build trusting relationships with young people and have a fun, engaging approach.Why join usYou will join a team that values relational, child centred practice and supports your development. Your work will help young people feel safe, understood and empowered, and you will see the difference your consistency and compassion make each day.How to applyApply today to secure a January or February start and take your next step towards a rewarding role supporting young people.We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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As a Relief Care Worker with CrossReach, you will support older people to live with dignity, comfort and joy. By stepping in when needed, you will provide consistent, person centred care and help create a warm, safe environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.This flexible role is ideal if you are looking to gain experience in care, return to the sector or work in a way that fits around your other commitments.What your day could involveSupporting service users with personal and intimate careAssisting with mobility aids and personal equipmentPromoting physical and mental wellbeing through meaningful activitiesMaintaining a safe, clean and comfortable home environmentResponding to emergencies and working alongside health professionalsAbout youYou are kind, patient and dependable, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference to older people’s lives. You will be comfortable working within CrossReach’s Christian ethos and show respect for the values it represents. Ideally, you will hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care or be willing to work towards this with support. You will also have basic computer skills, be registered with the SSSC and hold PVG Scheme membership.What you will gainFlexible work that fits around your lifeTraining and support to help you develop and growThe opportunity to make a meaningful difference every time you workHow to applyWe welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Apply now to start your journey with CrossReach and support older people to live well every day.CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATESApplication Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment ProcessCV Upload: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - JobtrainTo view our accessibility statement, please click here. CrossReach Accessibility StatementCommunication: Please note that most of our communication is via email; therefore, please ensure you enter your email address accurately and ensure that “Jobtrain” and “CrossReach” are marked as safe email address. However, we will at times also call you or send you a text message.Check Email Regularly: Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support HubBrowser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.Amendments: Once you have submitted your application form, you will be unable to make any amendments.
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