Website stphilipsplains St Philip's School
We provide children and young people with a safe place to live, learn and develop alongside a group of caring, supportive and committed adults.
Residential Child Care Workers (Sessional)
LOCATION:10 Main Street, Plains, Airdrie, ML6 7JE
CONTRACT TYPE: Casual
St Philip’s School provides specialist Residential Care and Education to young people aged 10 – 18 years, who have a range of additional support needs, including social, emotional and behavioural development. We are currently recruiting for Sessional Residential Child Care Workers as we develop and expand the range of services available to our young people. Vacancies are available at our Airdrie and Blackwood campuses.
We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, energetic, caring and committed individuals to join our care team. As a Residential Child Care Worker you will have the proven ability to develop positive, nurturing relationships with young people and their families.
You must have knowledge of the care planning process and case working and be willing to go the extra mile in supporting our young people. You will ensure that your practice complies with policy and procedures, trauma informed principles and in line with regulatory, statutory requirements as well as The Promise.
Applicants with a current UK Driving License would be desirable.
Successful applicants will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within the first six months of employment.
Staff benefits include:
Competitive salary
On site fitness suite, gym hall and swimming pool access
Free on site parking
Free meal on shift
Access to a wide range of Training and Development Opportunities
Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaires will be undertaken prior to confirmation of employment. All convictions whether spent or unspent must be declared . These posts are regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Should you require further information in relation to this post or wish to visit the School for a tour, please contact our Administration team on 01236 765 407.
Application packs are available by contacting the Administration team on 01236 765 407 or by clicking the button and following the link below.
To apply for this job please visit stphilipsschool.org.uk.