Residential Childcare Practitioner in Kilwinning

About The Role

Kilwinning, North Ayrshire

Various contracts available; including full time, part time & relief.

Various shift patterns available including overnight support.

Our organisation was established in the mid-70s with the goal of providing outstanding social care for individuals with diverse support needs. We're dedicated to placing the people we support at the forefront of everything we do and providing customised care that suits their specific needs. Our core values of Life, Justice, and Community drive us to make a positive impact on people's lives.

TMF is delighted to confirm that on 1st April it joined Enable, one of Scotland’s leading charities who has been championing the rights of individuals for over 70 years. Enable’s mission is to work for an equal society where everyone has the right to live, work and participate in the communities of their choice. Across the charity’s three pillars, they deliver self-directed health and social care support with Enable Cares; employability and training services with Enable Works; and community projects and campaigns with Enable Communities.

Muirfield Place is a small residential home in Kilwinning, providing care for up to 2 young people with additional support needs. We support our young people with independent living skills, being safe and confident out and about in the community, and with all aspects of home life. We provide a warm, safe, nurturing and fun home environment for the young people in our care. We are recruiting a new team of childcare practitioners as we welcome a new young person into the service.

Help transform lives like S’s.

Hello, I’m S and I live in Muirfield Place.

I love living here as I get to have lots of fun and learn new things. I am learning to cook and I really enjoy helping in the garden. I enjoy music and dancing, and really love to have a laugh. The staff all help to keep me safe and happy.

Muirfield Place is looking for enthusiastic childcare practitioners who can help make a real difference to the people we support. We provide long term residential care for up to 2 young people in a comfortable homely environment. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of the young people at Muirfield Place?

About You

If you think you have the commitment, dedication, and desire to support our children and young people to get the most out of life, then please apply now!

You don't need experience in care to start your social care career with The Mungo Foundation. We recruit people based on their values and transferrable skills. Wherever your journey has taken you up until now, join us, and together we will forge a new path in what could potentially be the most rewarding role you have ever had!

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

The ability to adapt your communication style in order to develop successful and enjoyable relationships with the young people. The commitment to work with children and young people through their personal support plans to ensure people achieve their goals and outcomes and celebrate their successes. A positive and flexible outlook to your work, and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.

If this is you, then please give us as much detail about you to allow us to get it right for our young people, and for you.

About Us

When you join our team at The Mungo Foundation, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits, including:

Access to our benefits scheme - Mungo Money where you can enjoy; Supermarket Discounts, Fuel Savings, Cinema & Restaurant Discounts, Savings on Your Next Family Holiday, Reduced Gym Membership Costs and access to our Cycle to Work Scheme Credit Union Workplace Pension 33 days’ annual leave (based on 38 hours per week)

Extensive Training and Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

If successful but unqualified, you will have to work towards a suitable qualification for a post at this level, in line with the SSSC Regulatory requirements but don’t worry we will support you with this.

Working with us means you’re not just starting a job; you’re joining a community of dedicated individuals making a real impact in the lives of the people we support.

If you’re ready for a fulfilling career where you can be a part of S’s incredible journey, apply now. Let’s make a difference together!

Appointments are made subject to satisfactory membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, SSSC registration and appropriate safer recruitment checks. We will guide you through this.