Residential Childcare Practitioner

Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway

From £34,976 to £37,222 OTE plus overtime at time and a half

It’s a good team environment focusing on a therapeutic, trauma‑informed approach to care. We want team members who’ll never give up on our young people, who are compassionate and who believe that our young people deserve the best we can give them.

You will be part of a unique team that will work together to facilitate excellent practice and shape the development of our Service.
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This role involves completing 14‑hour shifts followed by a 10‑hour sleepover. You will look after children and young people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced trauma or adverse life experiences and need specialist therapeutic support in a small residential setting. Compassionate, patient, nurturing and therapeutic in approach is essential. The young people are with us 24/7 and deserve a safe and caring environment where they can grow and achieve positive outcomes.

This role is advertised on a full‑time basis.

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• 29 days holiday entitlement, increasing with every two years of service
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling
• Company‑funded qualifications and support from an internal assessor – we can deliver SVQ 3 and 4 and HNC in social services
• Health Cash Plan, which includes dental and optical cover, physio therapies, and a 24/7 GP helpline
• Greenleaf For You platform offering a range of savings, discounts and money back on vouchers
• Progression pathways and opportunities to develop and progress in your career
• Pension scheme with Nest Pensions
• Complementary meals while on shift
• Casual dress code

• Possess previous experience working in a residential children’s home
• Possess an SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or equivalent
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Understand safeguarding and child protection
• Have the ability to work shifts, including weekends, sleepovers, and long hours
• Possess a full UK manual driving licence and be a confident driver
• Understand the behaviours displayed by children and young people and be skilled in a range of intervention strategies
• Be aware of relevant legislation
• Be trained in or willing to complete training in crisis and physical intervention

• Provide care and support to children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures and possess a mindful teamwork approach to therapeutic childcare practice.
• Contribute to the assessment process for young people and the delivery of support programmes.
• Attend planning and review meetings and participate in a key person system.
• Ensure quality recording of information in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Work within a shift system including sleepovers.
• Undertake health and safety checks and other safety/security checks as necessary.
• Participate in ongoing training and be responsible for own personal development.
• Implement de‑escalation and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate, in line with mandatory training.
• Promote young people’s participation, structure, boundaries and routine.
• Comply with the code of conduct as required by the SSSC.
• Be fully aware of safeguarding and child protection issues and confident in the reporting process.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, hygienic and clean environment.

The nature of residential work is varied and, in many instances, unpredictable. All staff are therefore expected to work flexibly and undertake tasks beyond those listed.

Practitioners must conduct themselves professionally and adhere to Greenleaf Policies and Procedures. They must successfully complete induction and ongoing training. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.

• Have experience working in a residential children’s home or other relevant experience.
• Be eligible for SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.
• Possess a full manual UK driving licence and be eligible for company vehicle insurance.
• Be able…