Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.
Our Youth Care Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover various shifts patterns.
Rota: 26 hours per week (12.00noon - 10.30pm) - 1 on / 2 off rolling rota.
Salary: £31,230 - £40,417 per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Salary placement will be dependent on relevant qualifications.
This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.
Onboarding Requirements:
Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.
Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:
Thereafter:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibility is to provide care and support to young people in a safe and nurturing environment by meeting the physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs of young people based on their circumstances.
Supporting Young People's Needs:
Understand each young person's needs, provide tailored support and assistance with daily living skills, and support their learning, development and wider achievement
Establish safe and containing relationships with young people which allow them to feel cared for and listened to
Develop a good understanding of each young person's history, needs, risk assessments and care plan to tailor support and nurture their strengths
Participate in creating and implementing risk assessments, and placement plans, ensuring positive risk-taking, which allows young people to become resilient
Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies and interests which supports development in a number of areas
Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction
Safety and Well-being:
Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de-escalating conflict, and responding to challenging behaviours
Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of various planned stimulating activities
Advocacy and Empowerment:
Champion the rights of young people according to relevant legislation and Rossie's policies, respecting their privacy, choices, and cultural backgrounds
Encourage young people to express themselves, participate in decisions, and take ownership of their lives
Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people whilst acting as a role model
Supporting Growth and Development:
Assist the Specialist Intervention Health & Wellbeing team with assessments, intervention work/program development, and supporting young people in practising newly acquired skills
Support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement
Compliance and Professional Practice:
Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation, and relevant guidance
Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality care environment through trauma-sensitive and attachment-informed approaches
Documentation, Collaboration and Communication:
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of young people's needs, progress, and incidents
Work effectively with colleagues, families, social workers, healthcare professionals, teachers and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to supporting young people
Maintain clear and positive communication with colleagues, families, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration for the young people's benefit
Additional Responsibilities:
Participate in on-call sleep-in duties on a rota basis, ensuring young people's safety and well-being during the night
Actively participate in supervision, training/online training, and other required meetings
Complete necessary inductions and ongoing training to fulfil job duties and achieve/maintain SSSC registration. Completion of all mandatory training commensurate with the requirements of the role and as directed by Rossie
Maintain a flexible approach to work schedules as directed by the Duty Manager/Care Managers
Undertake any additional duties assigned by the management team that are consistent with the role
Assist with domestic tasks and food preparation as required
Please note this job description is to provide a clear and concise statement of the main tasks and activities of the post, and it is not intended as an exhaustive list of every aspect of the post holder's duties. All the above duties will be carried out in line with Rossie policies and procedures.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Knowledge Base (Essential):
Understanding of the needs of young people
Awareness of Employer and Employee Code of Conduct as set down by the SSSC
Understanding of trauma and child development factors impacting young people
Knowledge Base (Desirable):
Residential childcare provision such as secure accommodation
Relevant experience in writing reports, plans and records for young people and external agencies
Trauma-Informed practice
Attachment theory
Childcare legislation
GIRFEC and care planning
Intervention models
Child protection protocols
The Promise – Promise Plan
Qualifications (Essential):
Ability to undertake HNC + SVQ 3 Social Care
Ability to undertake training in Behaviour Management/Physical Intervention
Ability to undertake induction, continuous professional learning and role-related online training
Qualifications (Desirable):
Possess or working towards the HNC in Social Care and/or an SVQ in Care at Level 3 (or Caring for Children and Young People) – you must be able to demonstrate you are working towards these qualifications
SVQ3 – Children and Young People
HNC (preferably in Social Care)
Other Relevant SSSC Registered Award
Leisure/Recreation Qualifications/Awards
Experience (Essential):
Experience (Desirable):
Employment in Youth Work and Child Care
Residential childcare
Advocacy and representation on behalf of a young person
Intervention with young people and their families
Liaison/networking with other professionals
National Practice Model including GIRFEC
Skills (Essential):
Ability to build and sustain appropriate relationships with young people and colleagues
Good interpersonal and motivational skills
Planning and organisational skills
Empathy, patience and understanding
Ability to cope with challenging situations
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to keep accurate records and write reports
Time management and ability to work under pressure
Skills (Desirable):
Leisure/Recreational Skills
Risk Assessment & needs analysis
Formulate and implement care plans
Professional Qualities (Essential):
Respectful of children, young people, families and colleagues
Ability to support and commit to working as a team, making effective efforts to develop skills and competencies of yourself and others
Capabilities in relation to maintaining/reviewing the safety and welfare of children and young people
Understand the importance of safe care Recognise own areas of responsibility and accountability
Maintain high standards of service delivery
Have a consistency of approach in work practice
Positive role model and self-care skills
Personal Qualities (Essential):
Resilient
Ability to work on your initiative whilst taking responsibility for your actions
Work under pressure and remain calm
Ability to work on own and as part of a team
Able to effectively manage relationships/boundaries
Self-motivated
Demonstrates can do approach
Approachable, inclusive and respectful
Carry out role with credibility and professionalism
Structured approach to planning and organising with an ability to prioritise
Flexible and adaptable in dealing with challenging situations
Emotionally self-aware, level headed and aware of the range of emotions in others
Positive Role Model
Full Manual Driving Licence (Essential)
