Biggar, South Lanarkshire
From £38,543 to £43,136 OTE plus overtime at time and a half.
The Greenleaf Team: We’re looking for people to join our team who share our beliefs. We want team members who'll never give up on our young people, who are compassionate and who believe that our young people deserve the best we can give them.
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. In our work, we uphold Greenleaf’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, and Respect.
If it’s your ambition to create a future filled with hope and optimism for our young people, we would love to hear from you.
Visit our website for more info: greenleafhouse.co.uk
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. As a Senior practitioner, you will lead your team to excellence. This role involves completing 14‑hour shifts followed by a 10‑hour sleepover. You will ensure high standards of care and support for children and young people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced trauma or adverse life experiences and need specialist therapeutic support in a small residential setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide care and support to children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures.
* Supervise and mentor care practitioners.
* Ensure the care team has the skills, knowledge and ability to care effectively.
* Participate in on‑call arrangements as a senior member of the team.
* Assist with management tasks including finance, staffing, recruitment, training and environment.
* Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of care standards.
* Complete professional reports within agreed timescales.
* Involved in the assessment process for young people and delivery of support programmes.
* Ensure quality recording of information in accordance with policies and regulations.
* Work within a shift system including night or sleepover duty.
* Undertake health and safety checks and other safety/security checks as necessary.
* Participate in ongoing training and development.
* Implement de‑escalation and physical intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate in line with mandatory training.
* Promote young people’s participation in the environment and day‑to‑day activities.
* Be fully aware of child protection issues and understand the principles of safeguarding.
* Fully understand the emergency call‑out procedures of the house.
* Promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the house.
* Participate in and complete records for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people.
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, hygienic and clean environment.
Ideal Candidate
* Previous experience working in a residential children’s home and in a supervisory capacity.
* SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or equivalent.
* Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
* Ability to work shifts, including weekends, sleepovers and long hours.
* Full UK manual driving licence and confidence in driving.
* Knowledge of behaviours displayed by children and young people and skill in a range of intervention strategies.
* Awareness of relevant legislation.
* Training in crisis and physical intervention.
Requirements
* Significant experience in a residential children’s home.
* SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or other relevant subject.
* Eligibility for SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.
* Full manual UK driving licence and eligibility for company‑vehicle insurance.
* Ability to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers and weekends.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Benefits
* 29 days holiday entitlement, increasing with every two years of service.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling.
* Company‑funded qualifications and support from an internal assessor – SVQ 3, 4 and HNC in social services.
* Health Cash Plan, including dental and optical cover, physiotherapy and a 24/7 GP helpline.
* Greenleaf For You platform offering discounts, offers and money‑back on vouchers.
* Progression pathways and opportunities to develop and progress in your career.
* Pension scheme with Nest Pensions.
* Complementary meals while on shift.
* Casual dress code.
*Company car insurance covers drivers aged 21+ years old in possession of a full UK manual driving licence.
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