Residential Child Care Worker jobs in Scotland

About us:

Common Thread have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Therapeutic Support Worker to join us at our Service near Lanark. Common Thread provides Residential Child Care and Education across Scotland, our homes are modelled on nurturing, supportive and small family environments. We are committed to providing safe and supportive homes where children and young people, their needs and interests are at the heart of what we do.

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced worker in Residential Child Care to support the House Manager to lead on the day-to-day operations of one of our residential homes. This is a key leadership role, responsible for creating a stable, safe and caring environment for the young people in our care, while supporting and developing a team of Therapeutic Support workers.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within residential care or relevant field
• Relevant professional qualifications HNC Social Care. SVQ level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People or equivalent is essential.
• SVQ level 4 Social Services (Children and Young People or equivalent is desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
• A trauma-informed approach and understanding of complex behavioural needs
• Ability to work flexibly participating in sleep over shifts and on call which will involve weekend working.
• Full UK manual driving license

There are many benefits working with Common Thread detailed below:

• 10 days training when you start and further development throughout your career with Common Thread
• Free external counselling to all our staff
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Annual events including our Children's Christmas Party
• Paid Membership to the Hospital Saturday Fund which helps cover the cost of healthcare that is not covered free by the NHS such as dental and optical bills.
• Private Health Cover
• 24/7 employee assistance and counselling programme
• Employee medical benefit scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Enhanced overtime pay

Our shift patterns are designed to promote an excellent work-life balance. Most full-time employees work an average of 10 sleepover shifts within a 28-day period.

Many of our team choose to work 48-hour shift patterns, typically completing five shift sets over a four-week period. This provides longer periods of rest and recovery between shifts, allowing staff to enjoy more quality time away from work.

We also recognise that one size does not fit all therfore, we offer flexibility to accommodate individual circumstances. Some colleagues prefer to work 24-hour shift patterns, while others choose 48-hour shifts, enabling them to find a working pattern that best suits their personal commitments and lifestyle.

Common Thread have 14 Residential Child Care homes across Scotland. The successful candidate will be joining an existing management team and an organisation who believe in supporting their staff.

If you share our values of putting young people first, acting with honesty, integrity and professional courage at all times and bringing creativity into your work... If you have the drive to make a real difference and would like to join the Common Thread family... please click to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,532.50-£41,739.50 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person