Senior Residential Worker
Role Overview
You will:
• Support the day-to-day operation of the residential services.
• Lead and supervise staff using reflective and strengths-based approaches.
• Model trauma-informed, attachment-based and relationship-focused practice.
• Ensure care plans and support are centred on the needs, rights and aspirations of young people.
• Work with partners, families and professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support staff development, induction and continuous learning.
• Ensure safeguarding, Care Inspectorate and SSSC standards are met.
• Provide management cover when required.
• Work across shift pattern to support the needs of the service.
About You You will have:
• Experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and attachment-based practice.
• Experience supporting and motivating teams.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to children's rights, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• SSSC registration (or eligibility for registration).
• A relevant SSSC-recognised qualification, or be working towards one.
• A full driving licence.
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The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows . We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme
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