Location
Stair, East Ayrshire
Contract
Full Time
Role Type
Permanent
Working hours per week
40
Salary
£35,048.0
Closing Date
Thursday 31 July 2025
- £500 Welcome Bonus *£1000 Recommend A Friend Bonus!
Location: Stair
Line managed by: Residential and Assistant Manager
Salary: £35,048.00
Job Purpose And Expectations
To assist the Management Team with the effective and efficient management of the house. To work within and ensure effective delivery of the main responsibilities and key result areas identified within the role of Senior RCCW.
You will be part of a unique team who will drive the Care staff team to not only facilitate positive practice but you will have the opportunity to shape the practice of our Service.
The Senior RCCW will have demonstrated their experience of prioritisation and allocation of high-level needs, including involvement in child protection and outcome focused interventions. You will believe in the benefits of a team approach placing the child at the centre of the care plan whilst being committed to partnership working by practicing this methodology with all stakeholders.
We believe in a culture of continuous improvement and professional development therefore it is important for the Senior RCCWs to share that belief and display a firm commitment to the vision and aims of Spark of Genius.
Senior RCCWs will also demonstrate a drive for supporting, motivating, supervising and mentoring high performing teams to ensure that they achieve good outcomes for young people.
Senior RCCWs should ideally have at least 2 years residential experience for the post and a clear understanding of the National Care Standards, the Care Inspectorate inspection process and the systems we have in place to meet each of the quality statements within the four quality themes.
You will ensure that not only do you understand the daily routines of the House but you participate in the identified tasks that mean these are completed to the highest standard.
In your role as Senior RCCW you will be ‘on show’ therefore it is your responsibility to ensure that your practice is of the highest standard and that your practice is within the Policies and Procedures established in the home and those of Spark of Genius.
It will also be your responsibility to be conversant with the ‘National Care Standards’ and to ensure that all work is carried out to enable the effective delivery of this ethos.
About Us
Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.
About The Service
Our service is a large 5 bed cottage situated in a small semi-rural community, offering a therapeutic and peaceful environment for the young people to learn, grow and develop. Our home is based just outside Mauchline.
Due to the nature of the role, it will be necessary for all Residential Childcare Workers to be subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check by Disclosure Scotland and achieve membership of the scheme prior to commencing work with us. CareTech will cover the cost of this check.
Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.
Job Description
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