Job Description

About us

Our Promise provides residential care for "looked after" young people in North Ayrshire. We have over 75 years experience between us of working with young people.
We are professional, rewarding, creative and our goal is to meet our "Why" which is "We believe in all of our people, we are committed to each other in creating opportunities, fulfilling our purpose, feeling loved and having a sense of belonging".

Our work environment includes:

Food provided Growth opportunities Casual work attire On-the-job training E learning External training Flexible working hours Safe work environment External and Internal supervision HR Cafes Access to proffesional counselling Health Assured benefits Flexible working Homely environment 50 per sleepover if working OT

Job Role

Our Why is "We believe in all of our people, we are committed to each other in creating opportunities, fulfilling our purpose, feeling loved and having a sense of belonging."

We invite you to be part of a strong, established and experienced team who are providing a trauma informed approach "home" for a young people. You can do this by providing a safe, loving, welcoming and caring environment for our young people. Providing opportunities for our young people to enrich their lives. Teaching our young people life skills and giving them the tools they need to lead a fulfilling life.

Work within the Culture and Values of Our Promise

Giving our young people a feeling of belonging, encouraging every individual to reach their full potential.

Taking responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young person that you may come into contact with. To fully understand the reporting process of child protection within the home

Work in accordance with Our Promise vision, aims and culture

Carry out duties in line with Our Promises policies and procedures

To work during anti-social hours and bank-holidays, including weekends

Work in line with young people's care plans, placement plans and risk assessments

Assisting in health promotion and personal hygiene development of the young people

Promote young peoples' participation, to ensure young people are actively involved in the environment.

Ensuring the safety and well being of the children and young people through the night time period. This, depending on the young person's individual care plan and risk assessment, may include regular checks on the young people throughout the night.

Implementing de-escalation and physical intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate in line with mandatory training.

Promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the house.

To work in accordance with the national care standards and co-operate with any inspection process.

Provide a positive role model for the young people, presenting yourself in a highly professional manner.

Work in partnership with families and other agencies to the benefit of the young people.

Participate in, and complete records for statutory reviews and meetings concerning the young people were required.

Develop effective professional working relationships with colleagues, children and families and maintain these relationships.

Work as part of a team with colleagues and other professionals to meet the social, emotional and educational health and mental health needs of young people.

Undertake relevant training programmes as required by Our Promise, SSSC, National Care Standards and be responsible for your own personal development.

To have an up to date knowledge of current Legislation and Guidelines.

Attend, participate and make productive use of supervision and staff meetings as required by the National Care Standards.

Participate in handovers to ensure all relevant information is shared with staff changing shifts.

Complete and maintain administrative records as required by the service.

Contribute to an open and honest working environment.

Adapt and respond positively to changing patterns and work situations.

Awareness and responsibility for the health and safety of the home, children, young people, colleagues and yourself.

Cooperation with the company in complying with Health and Safety requirements and adherence with Our Promise Policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions.

Supporting, leading and assisting in the delivery of formal and informal learning activities linked to each young person's individualised care plan.

Provide and participate in leisure activities and holidays in line with the care, placement plans and risk assessment of the young people were required.

The postholder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.

It is the responsibility of the post holder to adhere with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities at all times

Our Promise reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

To work a variable shift pattern which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Education Qualifications and Experience

Commitment to achieve HNC and SVQ3 in line with SSSC registration criteria/timescales Educated to SQA standard or equivalent or ability to demonstrate competency at this level SVQ3 and HNC (or equivalent) which allows registration with SSSC or working towards. Appropriate registration with SSSC for Residential Child Care Workers and a commitment to SSSC guidelines relation to continuous professional development

Experience of dealing with challenging behaviours and or difficult situations, and with young people.

Desirable qualities and attributes

1 year residential care experience or similar

Ability to build relationships with young people and colleagues

Full driving licence is desirable

Charismatic, engaging and enthusiastic

Operates with High level of Emotional Intelligence

Self-driven and motivated and reflective

Resilient and Tenacious

Transparent, honest and accountable

Contributes positively and effectively within wider organisations

Demonstrates professional courage and not avoiding difficult conversations

Will proactively work to find solutions

Caring and compassionate and has clear boundaries and expectations on responsibilities and quality standards for themselves and their team creating and protecting a culture where everyone must take responsibility and accountability for their practice

Work as part of a team who has a clear, collective vision and aspirations for the service

Is aligned with the 'Why' Values and Culture of Our Promise as an organisation

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. If you are successful you will be asked to complete a full application form.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,560.00-30,097.60 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stevenston (North Ayrshire): reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you registered with the SSSC?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

S/NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or/and HNC (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person