Greenleaf House
Residential Childcare Practitioner
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Residential Childcare Practitioner
Location: Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway
Salary: 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 core values: integrity, compassion, excellence, collaboration, and respect.
We specialise in solo placements for young people in care up to the age of 21, adopting a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach. Our priority is to create a future filled with hope and optimism for the young people we support.
If this aligns with your career ambitions, visit greenleafhouse.co.uk for more information.
About the Role
You will work within a unique, dedicated team to deliver exceptional practice whilst shaping the growth of our service.
Key Factors:
- Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts of 14 hours followed by a 10-hour sleepover, resulting in a 2 days on, 3 days off pattern.
- Purpose: Support children and young people from varied backgrounds who have experienced trauma or adverse life circumstances. They require specialist therapeutic care in a small, residential setting.
The ideal team member will be:
- Compassionate, patient, nurturing, with a therapeutic mindset.
- Passionate about providing a safe, caring environment where young people can thrive and achieve success.
This position is advertised on a full-time basis. For alternative hours, email: recruitment@greenleafhouse.co.uk
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With greater expectations come fulfilling rewards:
- 29 days holiday entitlement (increasing yearly with service).
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with 24/7 wellbeing support and free counselling.
- Company-financed qualifications and in-house training assessments (e.g., SVQ Level 3/4 and HNC in Social Services).
- Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline.
- Greenleaf For You platform, offering:
- Discounts & savings
- Exclusive offers
- Career progression opportunities, with structured pathways for development.
- Nest pension scheme.
- Complementary meals (while on shift).
- Casual dress code.
Requirements
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience working in a residential children’s home or relevant experience.
- Certification/Ability: Possession of, or readiness to obtain, SVQ 3 in Social Care and/or HNC in Social-Action or similar.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent in verbal/written communication and adept in teamwork.
- Safeguarding: Understanding of safeguarding/child protection protocols.
- Shiftwork Flexibility: Willingness to work shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, sleepovers, and long hours.
- Driving: Must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be confident driving (car insurance for agency work provided, excluding drivers aged under 21).
Additional Skills/Qualities:
- Understanding of Child/Young Person Behaviours:
- Aware of conscious/unconscious behaviours and skilled in intervention strategies.
- Experience or willingness to train in crisis and physical intervention.
- Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant legislation.
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Specific Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Provide specialist childcare support under set policies and procedures, adhering to a collaborative, therapeutic ethos.
- Contribute to assessments of young people’s needs and support programming.
- Attend planning/review meetings, coordinating a key person system approach.
- Maintain accurate record-keeping in line with legal/regulatory standards.
- Act within a shift/sleepover system, ensuring 24/7 coverage.
- Perform routine health & safety/security checks.
- Engage in continuous professional development, with access to mandatory crisis management training and training opportunities.
Behaviour & Code Compliance:
- Promote structure, boundaries, and positive routines.
- Adhere to the SSSC Code of Conduct.
- Mitigate risk through safeguarding/child protection awareness, including clear reporting mechanisms.
- Foster a clean, hygienic environment.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, consistency, and adherence to Greenleaf Policies & Procedures.
Remarks:
- Duties may evolve, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
- New staff undergo mandatory induction and ongoing training.
- Company may modify duties/product areas.
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