About us
Our Promise provides excellent residential care for "looked after" young people. Our management teams have extensive experience of supporting teams and young people through a trauma model.
Our Promise's "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".
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- Growth and learning 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 private counselling
- Health Assured benefits
- Homely environment
- £60 per sleepover if working overtime
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 a night shift pattern including bank-holidays and weekends. Some flexibility is required to attend training and support the needs of the home.
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 (CALM) as necessary and appropriate in line with mandatory training.
Promote structure, boundaries and domestic routines within the house.
To work in accordance with the Health and Social Care Standards and co-operate with any inspection process.
Provide a positive role model for our 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 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.
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.
You may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time.
Our Promise reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at any time.
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.
If you require any additional support to apply for this position please do not hesitate to ask.
Currently we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Pay: £13.91-£15.24 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
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 (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- S/NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or/and HNC (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
