Location: Balfron Glasgow/Stirling G63 Scotland £27,976 unqualified - £29,036 with an SVQ or HNC - £33,259 with SVQ and HNC per annum.

A full UK driving licence is required and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Extraordinary Days Every Day At Spark of Genius, you’re not just working, you’re shaping futures. Furthermore as a Support Worker every moment you spend with our young people helps them feel safe, valued and supported.

A simple "How was your day?", a shared laugh over a board game or encouragement during a tough moment - these small interactions build trust and shape lives. Some days will be challenging but every breakthrough, every smile and every step forward will remind you why this work truly matters.

What You’ll Do As a Children's Residential Support Worker you will support young people with their daily routines, getting them ready for school, prepping for meal times and planning activities.

Ensure our children receive the highest level of support

Support senior staff with timely updates

Promote individuality not a "one size fits all" approach

Complete and update care plans regularly, updating with any additional requirements

Be part of a warm, homely environment by helping with light housekeeping

Build solid, meaningful relationships and provide emotional support

Plan and join fun activities like trips to the park, popcorn & movie nights or creative projects.

Where You’ll Do It Shian house is situated in the small village of Balfron, surrounded by striking scenery. The house itself is a spacious five-bedroom house consisting of a games room, quiet room, large lounge and dining area. The extensive garden area provides a range of opportunities for young people with a large enclosed space offering a large trampoline lowered into the ground,



football goals and swings for the leisure of the young people. The garden also has raised beds used for growing our own vegetables which are then used by the young people and our cook in preparing meals for the house.

Shian’s main ethos is to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all young people whilst striving to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone who lives with us, achieved by creating an inclusive, trauma informed environment where everyone can truly flourish.

Who Are You We're looking for people who genuinely care and want to make that difference. Warm, patient, a great listener and encourager, focused on achieving outcomes for others. Taking pride in knowing you are helping to shape someone's life for the better.

Previous experience is preferred or maybe you have cared for a friend or family member

Ability to work towards SSSC qualifications

Manual UK driving licence is essential

Open to ongoing development and learning with help from your friendly team

Excellent communication skills both verbally and written

Someone with the desire to take pride in helping others.

Why Join Us?

Competitive rates of pay

Full training and induction

£500 Welcome Bonus on completion of successful probation period

£1000 Refer a Friend schemeSupport to progress within the company

PVG costs covered by company

A genuine home from home with a friendly team.

This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, one extraordinary day at a time.

Safeguarding Statement CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced PVG check and provide references covering the past two years plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

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