Residential Childcare Practitioner

Hawick, Scottish Borders

From £34,976 to £37,447 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.

Note: This role involves completing 14 -hour shifts
followed by a 10 -hour sleepover. This would be a 2 day on, 3 day off shift pattern. 

We look after 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. To succeed in this role,
you will be compassionate, patient, nurturing, and therapeutic in
your approach to care.

The young people in our
homes are with us 24/7 and deserve a safe and caring environment where
they can grow and achieve positive outcomes.

This role is being advertised on a full -time basis, for different
hours inquire via email at [email protected]

Greenleaf Benefits

With greater
expectations come greater rewards. If you’re selected to become part
of the Greenleaf family, you’ll not only enjoy a salary that’s
higher that the sector average, but you’ll also enjoy a
comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 – we can deliver SVQ 3 and 4 and HNC in social services
  
• Health Cash Plan, which includes dental and optical
  cover, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline.
  
• Greenleaf For You platform which offers a range of
  savings including 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
  

• 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 license 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.
  

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to our children and young
  people in accordance with policies and procedures and
  possess a mindful teamwork approach to therapeutic childcare practice.
  
• Contribute to the assessment process for young
  people and the delivery of support programmes.
  
• Attend planning and review meetings and 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 on -going 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.
  

The nature of
residential work is varied and, in many instances, unpredictable.
All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks
that have not been covered in the job description have to be undertaken.

Practitioners are
expected to conduct themselves professionally and adhere to Greenleaf
Policies and Procedures. They must successfully complete induction and
ongoing training.

The Company reserves
the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for
this position, you must:

• Have experience of working in a residential children’s
  home or other relevant experience.
  
• 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 vehicles*.
  
• 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.
  

*Company car insurance covers drivers aged
21+ years old in possession of a full UK manual driving license.

Benefits

Greenleaf offers a
comprehensive wellbeing package, including EAP with a 24/7 wellbeing
line and free counselling sessions, a health cash plan, with dental
and optical cover, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline, and a
Greenleaf For You platform, which gives you access to a wide range of
discounts and savings.

You will also have
access to a wide range of development opportunities and
company -funded qualifications. At Greenleaf we believe in
progression, we look after our staff so that they can focus on
caring for our young people.

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