Residential Childcare Practitioner – Hawick, Scottish Borders
From 31,960 to 34,165 OTE plus overtime
The Greenleaf Team
We’re looking for people to join our team that share our beliefs. We believe in a holistic approach: that even the smallest detail can mean a world of difference to a vulnerable young person. We want team members who never give up on our young people, who are compassionate and who believe that our young people deserve the best we can give them.
If it’s your ambition to create a future filled with hope and optimism for our young people, then get in touch.
Visit our website for more info: greenleafhouse.co.uk
Job Role
You will be part of a unique team who will drive and work with the Care Practitioners to not only facilitate excellent practice, but you will have the opportunity to shape the development of our Service.
This role involves completing 14-hour shifts followed by sleepover.
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.
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 other benefits, such as pension and a generous holiday entitlement.
You will have access to our wellbeing initiatives, such as access to a Counsellor and Mental Health First Aiders. You will benefit from our Peer Mentorship Programme and continuous training and development to build on your knowledge and inform your practice.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide care and support to our children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures and participate in a mindful teamwork approach to childcare practice
• To contribute to the assessment process for young people and be involved with on-going support programmes in conjunction with other key employees
• To ensure positive support to children and young people when they are concerned or distressed
• To attend planning and review meetings where appropriate
• To participate in a key person system
• To ensure relevant reports are kept in addition to appropriate record keeping information collection and exchange
• To work within a shift system including sleepovers
• To undertake health and safety checks and other safety/security checks as necessary
• To participate in on-going training and be responsive to own personal development
• To implement de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate in line with mandatory training
• Promote young peoples’ participation, promote structure, boundaries and routine
• To comply with the code of conduct as require by the SSSC
• To be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues
• To fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the home
• 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.
At all times Practitioners are expected to conduct themselves professionally and adhere to Greenleaf Policies and Procedures, and to achieve this they will successfully complete induction and ongoing training.
The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.
Essential Criteria:

• SSSC registration to be obtained within 4-6 months of start commencing in the post and renewed annually
• PVG must be supplied
• SVQ 3 & HNC in Social Care or equivalent or willing to work towards
• Good communication skills
• Understanding the principles of safeguarding and child protection
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of teamwork
• Ability to work shifts including evening and weekends
• Full UK driving licence

Desired Criteria:

• Experience of working within services of young people, at least 1 year
• Wide knowledge of the behaviours displayed by children and young people and an understanding of a range of intervention strategies
• Awareness of legislation in relation to childcare including National Care Standards (June 2017), Children (Scotland) Act 1995, GIRFEC.

Contract type: Full time (for part time hours inquire via email at recruitment@greenleafhouse.co.uk)
Salary: £31,960 to 34,165 OTE plus overtime
Benefits: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,960.00-£34,165.00 per year
Application question(s):

• What email address would you like to be contacted on?

Experience:

• residential childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• HNC / SVQ 3 in social care (preferred)
• UK driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: BordersRCPSep24