Residential Project Worker (Midlothian Disability Service) (15898)

WE ARE SEEKING TO RECRUIT AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND COMMITTED RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WORKER TO JOIN OUR PENTLAND WAY RESIDENTIAL SERVICE

We have a Full-Time DAY SHIFT position available within this Service, working on a rota basis including weekends. Full-time hours are 37 per week, part-time hours may be considered and shifts are typically 12 hours.

ABOUT CAERN

Barnardo's Caern Disability Services consist of three unique Projects who deliver a variety of quality services for young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. We have done this for over forty years.

Our Pentland Way Service is a residential setting providing support to three older young people. Using a person-centred approach, we aspire to create an environment in which the young people are happy, nurtured and safe. We aim to enhance their lives by supporting them to develop independence in both the domestic environment and the community.

ABOUT YOU

Ideally you will have experience in working directly with children and young people in a residential setting. Experience in supporting children and young people with a learning disability and/or Autism would be an advantage. Communication with the young people is paramount - the key is time tabling; structure; reliability and consistency. You will be faced with behaviours that challenge, including physical.

The staff team across Caern Services must be fully accepting of our children and be prepared to offer them a professional relationship based on acceptance and informed by our understanding of their individual needs, wishes and experiences. We are passionate about the children and young people that we care for, showing understanding, empathy and consistency in our approach.

You will hold (or be willing to work towards) a relevant professional qualification at SCQF level 7 or above (for example SVQ3 children and young people) plus an HNC in social services. These qualifications are required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as part of your employment. There may be external grants available to partly fund this.

Please click on APPLY to visit our website for further information and the full criteria for this role.