Residential Childcare Practitioner

Residential Childcare Practitioner – Greenleaf House, Hawick, Scottish BordersRole OverviewYou will be part of a unique team that facilitates excellent practice and shapes the development of our service. The position involves 14‑hour shifts followed by a 10‑hour sleepover in a small residential setting. You will provide continuous care to children and young people aged up to 21 who have experienced trauma or adverse life events, offering a therapeutic, trauma‑informed, and compassionate environment.Our vision is for every young person who lives with us to experience a safe, happy, and nurturing present and a future that is filled with hope and optimism.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide care and support to children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures.Contribute to the assessment process and support delivery of programmes.Attend planning and review meetings and participate in a key‑person system.Ensure quality recording of information and maintain a safe, hygienic environment.Work within a shift system, including sleepovers and long hours.Undertake health‑and‑safety checks and other required checks.Participate in ongoing training and take responsibility for personal development.Implement de‑escalation and crisis intervention strategies in line with mandatory training.Promote young people’s participation, structure, boundaries and routine.Protect the safety of children, staff and the public, and agree with safeguarding and child protection procedures.Adhere to the code of conduct required by the SSSC.Ideal CandidatePrevious experience working in a residential children’s home.SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or equivalent; or willingness to obtain them.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Understanding of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation.Ability to work shifts, including weekends, sleepovers and long hours.Full UK manual driving licence and confident driver; eligible for car insurance.Knowledge of intervention strategies and crisis physical intervention.Strong therapeutic, compassionate, patient and nurturing approach.BenefitsCompetitive salary above sector average.29 days holiday entitlement plus additional annual leave starting at 2 years’ service.Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing line and free counselling.Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, physio and a 24/7 GP helpline.Greenleaf For You platform offering savings, discounts and money‑back vouchers.Aspiring Leaders Programme for career development.Pension scheme with Nest Pensions.Complementary meals while on shift.Casual dress code.RequirementsExperience in a residential children’s home and qualification in this field.SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.Full UK manual driving licence and eligibility for company car insurance.Ability to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers and weekends.Willingness to acquire or work towards SVQ 3/HNC in social care or other relevant subject.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Understanding of safeguarding and child protection. #J-18808-Ljbffr