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Child Support Worker

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Randstad

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Location:
United Kingdom, Methil

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

23000.00 - 29000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Child Support worker roles available in East Fife supporting children and young people. This role involves creating tailored plans to enable young individuals to thrive in education, work placements, and other life stages while living in a satellite house linked to a main service in Fife. Responsibilities include providing 24-hour care, encouraging classroom and alternative learning, and acting as a positive role model. The role offers diverse challenges and learning opportunities, supporting young people with varied needs, such as acute mental health issues or transitioning from other settings.

Job Responsibility:

  • Working effectively as part of a team of child support workers
  • Providing 24 hours care to a vulnerable young people
  • Create a warm and nurturing environment for every child
  • Encourage participation in classroom learning as well as alternative learning opportunities
  • Maintaining professional manner and working to National Care Standards
  • Act as a positive parenting role model

Requirements:

  • Have previous experience working in a residential setting with young people
  • Be skilled in building therapeutic relationships in line with the organisation's core values
  • Have knowledge of attachment theory and how this relates to trauma and children in care
  • Register under the PVG scheme
  • Full driving licence
  • Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent desirable

Nice to have:

Obtained, or working towards SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent

What we offer:
  • Clear salary banding and overtime paid at time and a half
  • Employee discounts available with blue light scheme
  • Comprehensive training programme and support to gain qualifications such as SVQ or HND
  • Casual dress
  • Free parking
  • Join an employee owned trust and have your say in future developments
  • Help with SSSC registration
  • Support from a dedicated Randstad consultant to guide you through the process
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • CV and interview tips along the way

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 08, 2025

Expiration:
May 07, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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