Assistant Project Worker

At LOVE, we are more than just a care provider – we are a force of nature, committed to going above and beyond in the care industry. We are seeking passionate, compassionate, and genuinely caring support workers to join our dynamic LOVE@Care Team!

We’re driven by our core values which guide everything we do. Our team is committed to creating a positive impact on the lives of those we support, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive and enjoy life to the very fullest.

Looking for staff in our Residential services as well as the Glasgow, Lanarkshire and Fife area.

As an Assistant Project Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting our young people within the community, attending fun clubs, classes and other activities.

• Following and updating each child's individual care plan, always ensuring you are working towards appropriate outcomes.

• Building good relationships with our young people and encouraging them to achieve their goals.

• Working in a positive way with parents and partner agencies to ensure the best opportunities are available for our young people.

• The ability to communicate and document important relevant information and any updates to colleagues and management.

• Attending meetings as appropriate and to participate in the effective, supportive, and efficient working of the team.

• Having an understanding of the principles of safeguarding and child protection legislation.

Currently we are recruiting for staff who are but not limited to:

• Available between the hours of 8am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

• Flexible for evening and weekend work

• Have previous experience working with young people who have challenging behaviours.

• Are familiar with working out in the community and within a secure learning environment.

Benefits :

• Holiday entitlement up to 33 days

• Fantastic career development and progression opportunities.

• Fully funded qualifications in health and social care to support personal development.

• Paid travel at a mileage rate of 35p per mile.

• Fully paid induction training programme.

• Health & well-being support with free counselling.

• Employee refer a friend bonus of £250.

• Supervision support and training updates throughout the year on our E-Learning Platform.

• Blue light card for store and online discounts.

Experience working with young people with Autism or Learning disabilities would be advantageous - personal or professional, however not essential as we provide our staff with ongoing mentoring, training, and development opportunities to provide you with an exciting and rewarding career path.