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Job Description
Proposed Interview Date:
Week Commencing Monday 10 February 2025
Closing Date:
Thursday 30 January 2025
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
FC8 £40,358.57- 44,225.29 per annum
Working Pattern:
36 hours per week
Location:
Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a
Supporting Statement
which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed.
Please upload your Supporting Statement in the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
Please consider the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
Are you a caring, passionate, active, honest, and kind individual with experience of leadership and working under pressure? If so, this may be the position for you.
Give examples of how you would promote and deliver our service values which are Ambition, Belonging, Respected, and Love.
Job Details
This role involves a leadership & management position within our Residential Houses, providing support to children, young people, and young adults.
The successful candidate will be expected to oversee all leadership and management tasks within a house, including:
Provision of supervision
Oversight of rota
Attending professional meetings
Overseeing care plans
Chairing team meetings
Financial responsibilities
Health & safety management
Medication audits
Attendance management oversight
The successful candidate will ensure young people are supported by a team that provides a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
They will also be expected to:
Provide appropriate levels of supervision and emotional attunement to young people.
Work with young people to support them in managing risk.
See beyond presenting behaviours and demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to meet the children's needs.
Uphold safeguarding procedures and ensure the well-being of all children.
Implement the principles of the Promise Scotland.
Undertake quality assurance and meet regulatory responsibilities.
Promote physical tasks (for example, cleaning, cooking, and participating in various activities that promote a homely environment).
Uphold professional standards as detailed by the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.
The Person
Significant experience of working with young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
Significant experience in a residential childcare environment.
In-depth understanding of attachment promoting & trauma-informed care.
Significant experience of leading staff teams within a residential childcare environment.
Educated to at least SCQF Level 8 (HND, SVQ Level 4 (Children & Young People), or Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Masters in Advanced Residential Childcare).
A full driving licence is preferred, or a willingness to travel throughout Fife using public transport.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.
If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months.
Further Information
Role Profile -
Review the role profile when preparing your supporting statement.
How We Work Matters -
Employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
Employee Benefits -
Access to a benefits package offering discounts on a wide range of products and services.
Directorate Information -
Council Department information.
Social Media -
Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.
For more information, please contact: Ashley Wilson,
Ashley.Wilson@fife.gov.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Proposed Interview Date:
Week Commencing Monday 10 February 2025
Closing Date:
Thursday 30 January 2025
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
FC8 £40,358.57- 44,225.29 per annum
Working Pattern:
36 hours per week
Location:
Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a
Supporting Statement
which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.
Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed.
Please upload your Supporting Statement in the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
Please consider the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
Are you a caring, passionate, active, honest, and kind individual with experience of leadership and working under pressure? If so, this may be the position for you.
Give examples of how you would promote and deliver our service values which are Ambition, Belonging, Respected, and Love.
Job Details
This role involves a leadership & management position within our Residential Houses, providing support to children, young people, and young adults.
The successful candidate will be expected to oversee all leadership and management tasks within a house, including:
Provision of supervision
Oversight of rota
Attending professional meetings
Overseeing care plans
Chairing team meetings
Financial responsibilities
Health & safety management
Medication audits
Attendance management oversight
The successful candidate will ensure young people are supported by a team that provides a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
They will also be expected to:
Provide appropriate levels of supervision and emotional attunement to young people.
Work with young people to support them in managing risk.
See beyond presenting behaviours and demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to meet the children's needs.
Uphold safeguarding procedures and ensure the well-being of all children.
Implement the principles of the Promise Scotland.
Undertake quality assurance and meet regulatory responsibilities.
Promote physical tasks (for example, cleaning, cooking, and participating in various activities that promote a homely environment).
Uphold professional standards as detailed by the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.
The Person
Significant experience of working with young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
Significant experience in a residential childcare environment.
In-depth understanding of attachment promoting & trauma-informed care.
Significant experience of leading staff teams within a residential childcare environment.
Educated to at least SCQF Level 8 (HND, SVQ Level 4 (Children & Young People), or Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Masters in Advanced Residential Childcare).
A full driving licence is preferred, or a willingness to travel throughout Fife using public transport.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.
If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months.
Further Information
Role Profile -
Review the role profile when preparing your supporting statement.
How We Work Matters -
Employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
Employee Benefits -
Access to a benefits package offering discounts on a wide range of products and services.
Directorate Information -
Council Department information.
Social Media -
Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial.
For more information, please contact: Ashley Wilson,
Ashley.Wilson@fife.gov.uk
#J-18808-Ljbffr
