Residential Childcare Worker

1 month ago


Inverness, United Kingdom Milestone Living Ltd Full time

At Milestone Living, our dedicated team works together to provide a safe, stable and nurturing environment for our children and young people, promoting respect, rights and diversity. We would like to hear from caring individuals who have a passion and commitment to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated people to join our team in providing nurture and support to our children and young people through a person-centred approach. Our children and young people face a variety of their own individual challenges and have often experienced adverse childhood experiences, resulting in various emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. As a residential child care worker with Milestone Living, you will work as part of a team to understand and meet the identified needs of every child and young person within our care and support them in reaching their fullest potential**.**

**Applicants will ideally have**:

- A full UK manual driving licence
- Experience working with children and young people
- An understanding of the principles of safeguarding and child protection
- Patience and resilience when faced with challenging situations
- Ability in IT skills and record keeping
- Resilience when faced with difficult challenges
- Ability to engage in recreational activities with the young people, and develop their interests in new hobbies
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Ability to positively engage with young people
- Ability to empathise with young people and actively listen
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- An understanding of attachment and trauma informed care

**Education/Qualifications**

All residential child care workers are required to gain an SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF level 7 plus a HNC Social Services.

Milestone Living are committed in supporting our staff to obtain the required qualifications as well as investing in their professional development through on-going training opportunities.

** and sessional**

Full-Time - 37.5 hours a week

**Salary**: £10.50-£12.90 per hour

Work Location: In person



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