daycare teacher Stirling, Scotland
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Therapeutic Support Worker in our Stirling House.
At Common Thread, we provide safe residential care and a therapeutic environment for all our looked after young people.
We’re looking for nurturing people who are passionate and committed to making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and have the drive to grow and develop in a professional environment. Demonstrable experience of supporting a team to reach high standards is essential.
About Common Thread
Through our values and behaviours (which can be found on our website), we’re committed to improving the emotional and behavioural outcomes for all the young people in our care. Our homes are modern and well maintained, providing the best possible environment for our Therapeutic Support Workers to inspire, care and work with our young people.
There are many benefits working with Common Thread detailed below:
· 10 days training when you start and further development throughout your career with Common Thread
· Shift patterns which promote healthy psychological and physical recovery. Benefits include:
· Free external counselling to all our staff
· Creative supervision
· Opportunities for development and career progression
· Annual events including our Children's Christmas Party
· Paid Membership to the Hospital Saturday Fund which helps cover the cost of healthcare that is not covered free by the NHS such as dental and optical bills.
· Private Health Cover
· A 24/7 employee assistance and counselling programme
· Employee medical benefit scheme
· Employee discount scheme
Shift patterns which promote healthy psychological and physical recovery. Our model for full time workers being 48 hour shift, three days off, 48 hours shift and four days off. Working 10 days out of 28 day rota. 5 Return journeys in a 4 week period.
Qualifications preferable but not essential
- SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 9
- Any practice qualification in the manager category
Each working day at Common Thread will be different from the last. Your main responsibility will to be look after the wellbeing of our young people but your day-to-day tasks will change from going out on activities with young people, taking them to school or family contact etc. For further information please look at our application back on our website.02.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,500.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: On the road
