Residential Child Care Worker

Job title: Residential Child Care Worker

Location:Kilmarnock

Salary:26,280 per annum

Hours:Full-time, Night Shift (4 on 4 off pattern)

21 Health and Social Care arerecruiting for a dedicated and compassionate residential childcare worker.If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young individuals and have the experience and skills to provide high-quality support, we would love to hear from you.

The residential home is registered to care for four children / young people. The home is located close to the centre of the East Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock and has local transport routes and retail facilities nearby. The home consists of individual bedrooms for the young people with shared toilet facilities, a communal lounge and second smaller room utilised as a sensory room for the young people.

As a Residential Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives and participate in the cultural, creative, and social life of the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to a young person with autism in a residential setting during night shifts
• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment at all times
• Monitor and respond to the young person's needs, ensuring their well-being throughout the night
• Help with communication and engagement, using appropriate techniques and strategies for autism
• Record and report observations to the team and ensure accurate documentation
• Work collaboratively with other team members and professionals to provide the best possible care

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working with individuals with autism is essential
• Ability to provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, patient approach
• Experience in a residential care or similar setting is preferred
• Drivers are preferred, though not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and reliability to work night shifts

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of 26,280 per annum
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young people

How to Apply:

If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please click "Apply" to send your CV. Alternatively, for more information and a detailed job description, contact Danielle Frameat 21 Health and Social Care.

21 Health and Social Care Limited is an equal opportunities employe