Overview
Residential Childcare Practitioner role at Greenleaf House, Kilmaurs, East Ayrshire. From £32,397 to £34,640 OTE plus overtime.
We specialise in solo placements for young people in care up to the age of 21 and adopt a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care. We uphold Greenleaf’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, and Respect. The role involves working with a team to provide high standards of care and support and to create a safe, nurturing environment for vulnerable young people.
Role Overview
You will be part of a unique team who will work together to facilitate excellent practice and shape the development of our Service.
Note: This role involves completing 14-hour shifts followed by a 10-hour sleepover. This is a full-time position with varied hours; inquiries about hours can be made via recruitment@greenleafhouse.co.uk.
Responsibilities
* Provide care and support to children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures with a mindful teamwork approach to therapeutic childcare practice.
* Contribute to the assessment process for young people and the delivery of support programmes.
* Provide positive support to children and young people.
* Attend planning and review meetings.
* Participate in a key person system.
* Ensure quality recording of information in accordance with policies and regulations.
* Work within a shift system including sleepovers.
* Undertake health and safety checks and other safety/security checks as necessary.
* Participate in ongoing training and be responsible for own personal development.
* Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate, in line with mandatory training.
* Promote young people’s participation, structure, boundaries and routine.
* Comply with the code of conduct as required by the SSSC.
* Be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues and confident in the reporting process.
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, hygienic and clean environment.
Ideal Candidate
* Possess previous experience of working in a residential children’s home.
* Possess an SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or equivalent.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Understand safeguarding and child protection.
* Have the ability to work shifts, including weekends, sleepovers, and long hours.
* Possess a full UK manual driving licence and be a confident driver.
* Understand the behaviours displayed by children and young people and be skilled in a range of intervention strategies.
* Be aware of relevant legislation.
* Be trained in or willing to complete training in crisis and physical intervention.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
* Have experience of working in a residential children’s home and possess a qualification in this field.
* Be eligible for SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.
* Possess a full manual UK driving licence and be eligible for car insurance for company cars.
* Be able to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.
* Possess or be willing to work towards SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or other relevant subject.
* Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Understand safeguarding and child protection.
Benefits
* 29 days holiday entitlement
* Additional annual leave with length of service, starting at 2 years’ service
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling
* Health Cash Plan, including dental and optical cover, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline
* Greenleaf For You platform with discounts and savings
* Aspiring Leaders Programme to develop and progress in your career
* Pension scheme with Nest Pensions
* Complementary meals while on shift
* Casual dress code
Greenleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Greenleaf House.
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