Residential Childcare Support Worker (Nights) - Lothian Villa - EAL10626

As part of a team, provide direct support to children and young people across the Long Term Support Service., Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Lothian Villa are looking to recruit a dyanmic night residential worker, with extensive experience of residential child care., The successful candidate must hold an HNC in Child Care( Working with Young People) & an SVQ level 111 & relevant experience related to this sector., Essential: You must hold a minimum of either an HNC or an SVQ3 in Social Care, - with a willingness to obtain the other qualification within a designated period in order to meet SSSC Registration requirements, or any other equivalent qualifications to meet SSSC Registration requirements, along with an ability to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience., Disability Confident
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