A residential child and youth care role across Kibble's children's houses in Lochwinnoch, Johnstone, Inverkip and Largs, working with children aged 5 to 12. Duties centre on individual placement programmes, liaison with the multidisciplinary team and social workers, family contact and statutory reporting. Distinct features are a trauma-informed, play-based approach and a flexible rota of early and back shifts, including weekends, with guaranteed hours. SSSC registration, PVG membership and a full driving licence are required.
What the job involves
- Hold direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children, delivering placement programmes with social and educational targets reviewed regularly
- Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to agree, monitor and facilitate placement targets
- Liaise with the area team social worker to link school targets with social work tasks
- Meet parents or relatives to maintain family contact, secure their cooperation and confirm home leave is viable
- Record placement plans in the format the Centre requires
- Provide reports for the Reporter to the Children's Panel, the Clerk of the Court, the Procurator Fiscal and the social worker within set timescales
- Support children with personal care, promoting independence, dignity and privacy
- Respond calmly to physical and verbal aggression
- Take action to stop bullying, prevent isolation and avoid unhelpful friendships or pressure for sexual activity
- Co-work with social work, educational psychology, psychiatry and other agencies, representing children's needs and the Centre's policies
- Engage fully in outdoor, messy and risky play with children
- Establish relationships through which children can disclose physical, emotional or mental abuse
Qualifications
- HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent, or the ability to undertake both
Registration & licences
- SSSC registration, conditional or unconditional
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of developmental trauma and additional support needs
- Trauma-sensitive practice
- Calm response to physical and verbal aggression
- Working unsupervised and on own initiative
- Clear communication orally and in writing
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, human development and causes of offending behaviour
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence, and willingness to drive school transport
- PVG Scheme membership
Other
- Willingness to work in any service, including the Safe Centre and Community Based Services
- Flexibility for early and back shifts, including weekends
- Fitness to complete Safe Crisis Management training within four weeks of start, comprising two days theory and two days physical training
Nice to have
- Two years' experience in the social care sector
- Previous experience in residential childcare
- Eligibility for unconditional SSSC registration
- Creative approach to play and comfort with messy play
What’s offered
- Holidays of up to 40 days a year
- Enhanced sick and maternity pay
- Further training and funded study
- Healthcare contribution to dental treatment, glasses and contact lenses
- Discounts from Blue Light Card, Costco and Puddle Lane nursery childcare
- Confidential counselling and employee assistance programme
- Cash4health and Cycle to Work
- Free parking, free meals and onsite physiotherapy
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
