Residential Care Manager

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Job Details

Are you a caring, passionate, active, honest and kind individual with experience of leadership and working under pressure and educated to at least SCQF Level 8, which includes HND, SVQ Level 4 (Children & Young People) or Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Masters in Advanced Residential Childcare?, if so, this may be the position for you.

In your application, please give examples of how you would promote and deliver our service values which are Ambition, Belonging, Respected and Love.

This role involves a leadership & management role within our Residential Houses, providing support to children, young people and young adults.

You 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 plan, chairing team meetings, financial responsibilities, health & safety management, medication audits and attendance management oversight
• ensure young people are supported by a team who provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for young people in their care.
• ensure their team provide appropriate levels of supervision and emotional attunement to young people, making themselves available to young people at times of need.
• work with young people to support them to manage risk.
• see beyond presenting behaviours and to 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.
• uphold and implement the principals of the Promise Scotland
• undertake quality assurance and meet regulatory responsibilities tasks which includes overseeing care plans, medication and budgets
• undertake other duties as directed by the senior leadership team which may include overseeing another house
• promote the 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.

You will have:

• significant experience of working with young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
• significant experience of working in a residential childcare environment.
• in depth understanding of the concepts and principles of attachment promoting & trauma informed care.
• significant experience of leading staff teams within a residential childcare environment.
• a full driving licence is ideally preferred, or a willingness to travel throughout Fife using public transport.

Before confirming to 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.

What we will offer:

• Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Training - Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job
• Pension - Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
• Generous holiday allowance

Before confirming to 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. More details are included in the role profile

For further information, please contact: Ashley Wilson at ashley.wilson@fife.gov.uk