Cluster Residential Child Care Worker

3 months ago


Inverkeithing, United Kingdom Pebbles Care Ltd Full time

Pebbles Care have a new opportunity for a **Cluster Residential Child Care Worker **to work on a part-time, permanent basis.

The role offers you **stability with the additional benefit of varied work**. It is ideally suited to someone who is flexible throughout the working week, nights and weekends, providing an opportunity to interact with different employees and children, within a cluster of homes.

You will work as a team, building long lasting relationships with our children and young people. You will accompany our young people to and from school or college, facilitate family contact, create a warm and comforting environment, have fun and go on days out as well as shopping, cooking, cleaning and encouraging participation in local activities and hobbies.

Previous experience in Residential Child Care is extremely beneficial, however there are many transferable skills for this role. You need to have a **dedicated and resilient approach** as well as an extremely caring and nurturing nature.

**Essential Qualities that we look for include**:

- A nurturing and caring nature,
- An engaging personality, allowing you to form non-judgemental relationships,
- A consistent and professional manner,
- An active and supportive listener,
- Deeply empathetic to every situation,
- A creative ability towards having fun and learning new skills,
- Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding our children and young people,
- A resilient approach to the role,
- A willingness to learn and develop your skills and abilities,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Proficient IT skills and experienced in using Microsoft packages,
- A full Manual UK driver's licence.

**Desirable Qualities include**:

- One years' experience in child care or youth settings
- An SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma / relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce, or working towards.
- An interest in pursuing relevant Child Care qualifications,
- Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies, i.e. SSSC,
- An existing PVG / DBS certificate

**About Pebbles**

We have 21 years' experience in supporting some of the most vulnerable young people across the UK. We aim to nurture and develop, so that children and young people can flourish in our care.

Our teams are spread across 51 registered homes and 2 academies that continue to meet the needs of young people and provide supportive ways developing and learning.

We also have excellent learning and development resources to ensure that all our staff have access to high quality, up-to-date training and support.

**Remuneration and benefits**

Your salary is £26,910.00 to £27,495.00 per annum, depending on experience.

Your contracted working hours will be 45 hours per week, working on average of three fifteen-hour shifts per week (this is dependent on the needs of the service).

As a cluster worker, your shift patterns may vary depending on the requirements of the home and the site you work at. Your shifts will be agreed in advance with your line Manager.

You will receive;
- 22.5 days holiday per annum, pro rata
- Auto-enrolment into the company salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
- A cash back health care plan including 24/7 access to a GP and discounts on gym memberships
- Employee assistance helpline
- Life assurance
- Career progression through opportunities to gain relevant and necessary vocational qualifications, i.e. SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma / relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce, as well as participation in our in-house Leadership and Development programme.
- A comprehensive induction and support in your role through regular supervision meetings as well as opportunity to progress in your career.

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