Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker for children and young people.
• Develop, implement and review care plans, risk assessments and support strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships using therapeutic and relationship-based approaches.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, health and wellbeing.
• Lead individual and group work to meet identified needs.
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the team.
• Contribute to reviews, reports and care planning meetings.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and positive risk management.
• About you
• Why work with us?
• You'll join a dedicated team committed to helping children and young people feel safe, valued and supported. Every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference, helping young people build confidence, develop life skills and create brighter futures.
• If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape positive outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
• We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

Carraig View is tucked away in the heart of Port Glasgow with beautiful views over the Clyde, but it is what happens inside that really matters. Since opening our doors in 2021, we have been supporting children and young people to settle, grow, and find their place in the world. Whether it is through school, local clubs, or simple everyday routines, we are here to help young people build the confidence and skills they need to thrive. As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments where children and young people can build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve their potential. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help children and young people overcome challenges, strengthen resilience and experience the stability and support they need to thrive.

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