Location: Various Locations, 33 Buchanan Street, ML5 1BA
Salary: £35,476 - £41,028 per year
Contract Type: Permanent, Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
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.
Minimum Requirements:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.
***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.***
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