Residential Childcare Practitioner in Biggar

Greenleaf Benefits<\/b>
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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:
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• 29 days holiday entitlement, increasing with every two years of service <\/span>
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• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling<\/span>
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• Company -funded qualifications and support from an internal assessor – we can deliver SVQ 3 and 4 and HNC in social services
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• Health Cash Plan, which includes dental and optical cover, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline.
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• Greenleaf For You platform which offers a range of savings including discounts, offers, and money back on vouchers
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• Progression pathways and opportunities to develop and progress in your career<\/span>
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• Pension scheme with Nest Pensions
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• Complementary meals while on shift
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• Casual dress code
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  The ideal candidate will:<\/b>
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  • Possess previous experience of working in a residential children’s home.<\/span>
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  • Possess an SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or equivalent.
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  • Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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  • Understand safeguarding and child protection.
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  • Have the ability to work shifts, including weekends, sleepovers, and long hours.
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  • Possess a full UK manual driving license and be a confident driver.
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  • Understand the behaviours displayed by children and young people and be skilled in a range of intervention strategies.
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  • Be aware of relevant legislation.
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  • Be trained in or willing to complete training in crisis and physical intervention.
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    Specific Duties and Responsibilities<\/b>
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    • 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.
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    • Contribute to the assessment process for young people and the delivery of support programmes.
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    • Attend planning and review meetings and participate in a key person system.
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    • Ensure quality recording of information in accordance with policies and regulations.
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    • Work within a shift system including sleepovers.
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    • Undertake health and safety checks and other safety/security checks as necessary.
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    • Participate in on -going training and be responsible for own personal development.
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    • Implement de -escalation and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate, in line with mandatory training.
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    • Promote young people’s participation, structure, boundaries and routine.
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    • Comply with the code of conduct as required by the SSSC.
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    • Be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues and confident in the reporting process.
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    • Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, hygienic and clean environment.
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      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.
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      Practitioners are expected to conduct themselves professionally and adhere to Greenleaf Policies and Procedures. They must successfully complete induction and ongoing training.
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      The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.
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      Requirements<\/h3>Minimum Requirements<\/b> <\/p>To be considered for this position, you must:<\/p>Have experience of working in a residential children’s home or other relevant experience.<\/span><\/li>Be eligible for SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.<\/span><\/li>Possess a full manual UK driving licence and be eligible for car insurance for company vehicles*.<\/span><\/li>Be able to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.<\/span><\/li>Possess or be willing to work towards SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or other relevant subject.<\/span><\/li>Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.<\/span><\/li>Understand safeguarding and child protection.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>*Company car insurance covers drivers aged 21+ years old in possession of a full UK manual driving license.<\/p><\/div><\/span>Benefits<\/h3>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.<\/p>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.<\/p> 1k Loyalty Bonus - £500 when you pass your 6 month probation and £500 when you have been with the company for a year!<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/span>