Senior Residential Worker (2 Posts Incl 1 Temporary) - REQ03317

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC9 £35,476 - £41,028 Plus appropriate payment for non-core hours

Based within one of our five Children’s Houses across North Lanarkshire, you will lead and be part of the team responsible for parenting and caring for children and young people in looked after and accommodated care, consistent with National Standards, Council and Service policies. You will contribute to the normal development of young people through the provision of a healthy lifestyle, a variety of appropriate stimulating activities and a consistent caring adult role model implementing practices and activities which meet their assessed needs, encouraging them to develop to their full potential.

We are looking for someone who is committed to involving children, young people and developing services and approaches around the needs of children and their families. You will lead on practice to deliver improved outcomes for children and young people, and support North Lanarkshire fulfil its commitment to keep The Promise.

In partnership with key colleagues/partners you will also contribute to assessment and care planning, participating in reviews and other meetings as required, you will prepare written reports and care plans and contribute to the implementation of care plans.

An SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent, together with extended experience within a relevant child care or residential setting is essential and you will be required to work towards SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, within timescales set by SSSC, should you not already have this qualification. You will be flexible, self motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to work to tight deadlines and a commitment to inspire children and young people to achieve their potential. You should be able to deal with difficult situations and demonstrate coping strategies. You will also have a developed understanding of resource management, including financial control, and staff management as well as ensuring health and safety responsibilities are met. You should also have the ability to undertake a Physical Capacity test in line with Promoting Positive Behaviour Guidance

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role and you will also be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This post is temporary for a period until August 2025

Working Locations:

239 Cambusnethan Street, Wishaw

33 Buchanan Street, Coatbridge

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

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North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.

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*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

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The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***