Lead Residential Care Specialist

3 weeks ago

Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom East Dunbartonshire Council Full time

Position Overview

This role is a temporary position to provide coverage during maternity leave.

The successful candidate will join the Residential Team at East Dunbartonshire Council, focusing on delivering exceptional residential support to children and young individuals who require care away from their families.

The temporary staff member will also engage in community Outreach initiatives, assisting young people and their families while they remain in their home environments. Responsibilities will include coordinating outreach efforts effectively.

In this role, the individual will oversee staff members and collaborate with the manager to guide the team effectively.

Working closely with families, social services, educational institutions, and healthcare providers, the temporary post holder will aim to enhance the welfare and development of children and young people, ensuring the best possible outcomes in alignment with the 'Getting It Right For Every Child' framework and the SHANARRI principles.

The individual will play a vital role in the ongoing success and enhancement of both the Residential Services and Outreach initiatives, participating in inspections and maintaining high standards of practice.

A flexible work schedule is in place, requiring coverage across a 5/7 rota that accommodates holidays, training, and outings. The role may involve day, evening, night shifts, and sleepover duties during emergencies, as well as participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota alongside senior management. There may also be occasions requiring work outside of standard hours or on weekends, depending on service needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a professional Social Work qualification at SVQ4 or equivalent relevant experience, along with a commitment to pursue any necessary qualifications as stipulated by the SSSC. Additionally, candidates should hold an HNC in Social Care or equivalent qualifications and SVQ3.

Commitment to Applicants

East Dunbartonshire Council is dedicated to ensuring a fair and respectful recruitment process. All applicants will be treated with courtesy and respect, and equalities monitoring will be conducted to promote an equitable hiring process.

Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the application process, with only relevant HR personnel and services accessing application materials.

We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to facilitate accessibility during the interview process.

Feedback regarding the application status will be communicated in a timely manner.

Compliance with PVG/Disclosure Scotland

All roles within East Dunbartonshire Council require compliance with PVG/Disclosure checks, particularly for positions involving regulated work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act.

Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to employment confirmation.

Details regarding payment for the relevant checks will be communicated to successful candidates.

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