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If you enjoy working with children and have the resilience to deal with challenging behaviours while still being able to offer a caring and supportive therapeutic approach, then we would love to hear from you! Pebbles Care has an incredible opportunity for you to work in partnership with our established team and become an essential part of our children’s lives. This will include every aspect of home life, from driving our children to and from school, appointments, and visits (a full UK manual driving licence is required) to food preparation, household chores, and making lasting memories through fun-filled activities, outings, and holidays.
Job Responsibility:
Providing support tailored to the young person's needs, either one-to-one or two-to-one
Every aspect of home life, from driving our children to and from school, appointments, and visits to food preparation, household chores, and making lasting memories through fun-filled activities, outings, and holidays
Requirements:
Dedication to safeguarding our children and young individuals
A strong desire to obtain qualifications and continue your personal development
Confident and resilient nature
A valid, full UK manual driver's license is required (all homes possess their own manual vehicles)
A kind and supportive nature
Patience and the ability to cultivate non-judgmental relationships
An engaged and attentive listener
A creative ability to have fun and learn new skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages
Nice to have:
Up to 12 months experience working with children or young adults
Working towards, or a desire to obtain, SCQF Level 7 or Level 3 Diploma relevant to Children and Young People's Residential workforce (funding may be available)
Familiar with the Codes of Practice set out by regulatory bodies
An existing PVG / DBS certificate
What we offer:
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time contracts)
100% funding for Level 3 SVQ /NVQ qualification in Residential Child Care
Career review upon completing induction, training, and minimum qualifications
Auto-enrolment into salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
Cash-back health care plan via Medicash (dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 GP access, free counselling)