Part Time Weekend Residential Support Workers

1 week ago

Auchterarder, United Kingdom Ochil Tower School Full time

Ochil Tower School, in Auchterarder, is a vibrant community, made up of residents, day pupils, support workers, staff, and international volunteers who provide care and education to children and young adults (ages 8 to 21) with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties and learning disabilities.

Working at Ochil Tower School is deeply rewarding, satisfying, and challenging. Due to a transition to a 52 week service, we currently have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join us in our residential houses on a 26 hour, set shift, part-time contract.

**Requirements of the individual**:

- Experience working with young people or adults with social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties or with people with learning disabilities/ADHD/autism (either as paid employment/voluntary/personal life).
- Have a caring attitude & genuine interest in the rights & welfare of young people.
- Ability to safely manage conflict/challenging situations, including verbal and physical aggression.
- Be committed to the principle of continued professional development (CPD) and working towards achieving the necessary qualifications.
- A relevant qualification, or the willingness to achieve one
- A satisfactory PVG/Criminal Record Check
- Registration with the Scottish Social Services Council

**Desirable**
- HNC in Social Care/Social Services and SVQ3 Children and Young People/adults (or equivalent qualifications as recognised by SSSC).

**Responsibilities & Duties**
- Provide a safe, nurturing environment ensuring the best possible care and support to our young people in conjunction with the principles of safeguarding and child protection.
- Responsible for providing individualised care to young people through developing professional and effective relationships.
- Encourage and support young people to participate in educational, recreational, and cultural activities.
- Meet with the House Co-ordinator to review progress with tasks and training as indicated in the policies and procedures for support and supervision.
- Contribute to individual SHANARRI Care plans and Education Plans, termly SMART aims, Local Authority, and professional reviews.

**What we offer**
- Salary: £14,141.92- £15,845.44
- Part-time: 26 hours per week (fixed)
- Saturday and Sunday
- Set 13-hour shifts (07:30-20:30)
- 7 weeks annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Service-related enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free meals during work time
- Financial assistance for work-related CPD

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 26 per week

**Salary**: £14,141.92-£15,845.44 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Auchterarder: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Confirm that you understand that this is a part-time, weekend position, working Saturday and Sunday from 7.30 am until 8.30 pm every week.

Work Location: In person

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