Residential Childcare Practitioner – Greenleaf House, Hawick, Scottish Borders
Role Overview
You will be part of a unique team that facilitates excellent practice and shapes the development of our service. The position involves 14‑hour shifts followed by a 10‑hour sleepover in a small residential setting. You will provide continuous care to children and young people aged up to 21 who have experienced trauma or adverse life events, offering a therapeutic, trauma‑informed, and compassionate environment.
Our vision is for every young person who lives with us to experience a safe, happy, and nurturing present and a future that is filled with hope and optimism.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide care and support to children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Contribute to the assessment process and support delivery of programmes.
* Attend planning and review meetings and participate in a key‑person system.
* Ensure quality recording of information and maintain a safe, hygienic environment.
* Work within a shift system, including sleepovers and long hours.
* Undertake health‑and‑safety checks and other required checks.
* Participate in ongoing training and take responsibility for personal development.
* Implement de‑escalation and crisis intervention strategies in line with mandatory training.
* Promote young people’s participation, structure, boundaries and routine.
* Protect the safety of children, staff and the public, and agree with safeguarding and child protection procedures.
* Adhere to the code of conduct required by the SSSC.
Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience working in a residential children’s home.
* SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or equivalent; or willingness to obtain them.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.
* Ability to work shifts, including weekends, sleepovers and long hours.
* Full UK manual driving licence and confident driver; eligible for car insurance.
* Knowledge of intervention strategies and crisis physical intervention.
* Strong therapeutic, compassionate, patient and nurturing approach.
Benefits
* Competitive salary above sector average.
* 29 days holiday entitlement plus additional annual leave starting at 2 years’ service.
* Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling.
* Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, physio and a 24/7 GP helpline.
* Greenleaf For You platform offering savings, discounts and money‑back vouchers.
* Aspiring Leaders Programme for career development.
* Pension scheme with Nest Pensions.
* Complementary meals while on shift.
* Casual dress code.
Requirements
* Experience in a residential children’s home and qualification in this field.
* SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.
* Full UK manual driving licence and eligibility for company car insurance.
* Ability to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers and weekends.
* Willingness to acquire or work towards SVQ 3/HNC in social care or other relevant subject.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
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