Senior Residential Childcare Worker

Job Description

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Senior Support Worker

Location: Balfron Glasgow/Stirling G63

Pay: £37,003 per annum

Extraordinary Days Every Day

At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a senior support worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What you’ll do

As a senior support worker you will support young people with their daily routines; Getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

• Supervise and mentor a team of support workers
• Ensure our children receive the highest level of support
• Support home management team with timely updates 
• Promote individuality NOT a "one size fits all" approach
• Monitoring of care plans and producing reports for the managers
• Create a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping
• Build strong, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support
• Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects

New staff must be comfortable using an electronic care recording system on a daily basis to document, monitor, and update children and young people’s records accurately. Experience with Clearcare is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided. However, all staff are expected to confidently use digital systems as part of their day-to-day role.

A little about this home

Shian house is situated in the small village of Balfron, surrounded by striking scenery. The house itself is a spacious five-bedroom house consisting of a games room, quiet room, large lounge and dining area. The extensive garden area provides a range of opportunities for young people with a large enclosed space offering a large trampoline lowered into the ground, football goals and swings for the leisure of the young people. The garden also has raised beds used for growing our own vegetables which are then used by the young people and our cook in preparing meals for the house.

Shian’s main ethos is to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all young people whilst striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone who lives with us, achieved by creating an inclusive, trauma informed environment where everyone can truly flourish.

Who are you

We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager - focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

• You'll have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role within children's residential
• Working Knowledge of legislation in relation to child care including National Care Standards and child protection
• Manual UK driving licence is essential
• Experience of supporting team members
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• Ability to cover shifts flexibly 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• £500 welcome bonus on completion of successful probation period
• £1000 Refer a friend scheme
• Support to progress within the company
• PVG cost covered by company
• A genuine home from home with a friendly team

Your Next Step

Simply use the Apply Now button and we will be in touch with you soon

This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Join us and be part of something meaningful. Apply today!

Safeguarding Statement

CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. xwzovoh All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.