Overview
Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner at Greenleaf House in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway. From £35,635 to £39,804 OTE plus overtime.
Role involves completing 14-hour shifts followed by a 10-hour sleepover.
Role and Team
You will be part of a unique team that facilitates excellent practice and shapes the development of the Service. As a Senior practitioner, you will lead your team to excellence.
The Greenleaf Approach
We specialise in solo placements for young people in care up to the age of 21 and adopt a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach. We uphold Greenleaf’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration and Respect. If your ambition is to help create a future filled with hope and optimism for our young people, we would love to hear from you.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Provide care and support to children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures, using a mindful, team-based therapeutic approach.
* Provide supervisory and mentoring support to care practitioners.
* Ensure the care team has the skills, knowledge and ability to care for children and young people effectively.
* Support on-call arrangements as a senior member of the team.
* Assist with management tasks including finance, staffing, recruitment, training and environment.
* Contribute to maintenance and improvement of care standards.
* Keep up to date with new theories and share knowledge to enable continued learning for the team.
* Contribute to and complete professional reports within agreed timescales.
* Contribute to the assessment process for young people and deliver support programmes in collaboration with the team.
* Participate in a key person system and ensure quality recording of information in line 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 to maintain and build professional skills.
* Implement de-escalation and physical intervention strategies as appropriate in line with mandatory training.
* Promote young people’s participation to ensure active involvement in the home environment and daily activities.
* Comply with the SSSC code of conduct and safeguarding principles.
* Be aware of child protection issues and understand safeguarding for young people, staff and self.
* Understand the reporting process of child protection and emergency procedures.
* Promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the house.
* Participate in and complete records for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people.
* Undertake relevant training programmes as required by the Company, SSSC and Health and Social Care Standards, and take responsibility for personal development.
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, hygienic and clean environment.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
* Have significant experience of working in a residential children’s home.
* Possess an SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or other relevant subject.
* Be eligible for SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.
* Possess a full UK manual driving licence and be eligible for car insurance for company cars.
* Be able to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.
* 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, offers and money back on vouchers
* Aspiring Leaders Programme to develop and progress in your career
* Pension scheme with Nest Pensions
* Complementary meals while on shift
* Casual dress code
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Care
Industries
* Social Care
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