INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF
NLC10 £42,105 - £48,307 (Plus Contractual Overtime)
You will contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and services to continue to promote good outcomes for children and their families who experience residential child care. You will be part of the management team of a designated children’s house and will contribute to the development of the residential child care service as a whole in line with the Plan for North Lanarkshire Council, the Corporate Parenting Strategy and Improvement Plan and the Education & Families Improvement Plan.
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 practice to deliver improved positive outcomes for children and young people to help them realise their full potential, and support North Lanarkshire fulfil its commitment to keep The Promise.
An SVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent, which would enable registration with the SSSC along with extended experience in a management post in residential child care is essential including experience of service and staff management and in producing reports and assessments. You should also have a developed understanding of childcare procedures and practice in line with the Child’s Plan and Corporate Parenting Strategy and Improvement Plan.
We need someone who can demonstrate developed interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, actively listen, question, consult, challenge appropriately and has a direct commitment to improve outcomes for children and young people. You should also have clear understanding and empathy to the needs of Looked After and Care experienced children and young people.
Y ou will be required to become a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role and you must be registered or eligible for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
This position is temporary for a period until 31/08/2025
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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*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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