Residential Care Officer - STR07405

Job Description

Closing Date: 23/09/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £ 31,188.00 - £ 33,837.00
Hours: 35 hours

There are currently vacancies for 2 x Residential Child Care Workers in our Children’s Residential Service. The residential children’s service's in Stirling is committed to providing a safe, stable and nurturing home setting for looked after children. We are seeking Residential Childcare Workers to support our existing care team. Experience working with children & young people is essential and an insight into adverse childhood experiences. You will be committed to maintaining a positive, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people whilst working collaboratively with colleagues and other agencies.

Applicants should be willing to work across the shift patterns which include day shift, twilight and night shift.

You should hold an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF level 7 plus HNC Social Services (or an award of certificated knowledge with 96 credits at or above SCQF level 7) or other relevant qualification to enable registration with the SSSC as a Worker in a Residential Child Care Service.

Full UK driving licence required.

Applicants must be registered with the SSSC (Residential Child Care) at appointment. In return, you will be provided with regular supervision and training opportunities to enhance your existing skills.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Pauline Stewart, Registered Manager on stewartp@stirling.gov.uk

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Please note, if you are a Stirling Council employee you will be taken to Single Sign On. If you are an external applicant you may need to register and complete your details on our new Recruitment System - Oracle.

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