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We are seeking a skilled, motivated and inspirational Senior Worker to join our management team.
Falkirk Council has a significant transformational change programme to ensure we are fit for the future and harnessing opportunities to improve outcomes for the people of Falkirk. Our Children's Services Closer to Home Strategy has at its heart, the aim of supporting children to live safely at home and within their own communities. When this is not possible, our aim is to provide high quality, loving, nurturing care that has relationships at its heart. We value the importance of working alongside children, young people, parents and carers to build strength and capacity.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Day-to-day operational management of Tremanna Children's House.
2. Providing management cover over both houses.
3. Serving as the Registered Manager for Tremanna and fulfilling duties in accordance with Care Inspectorate requirements.
4. Supporting the Team Manager to lead the service through change and development.
5. Contributing to service development plans and their effective implementation for both houses.
6. Overseeing staff training and development.
7. Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and undertaking quality improvement tasks.
8. Managing staff support, supervision, and time.
9. Contributing to the management of the budget.
10. Overseeing health and safety and ensuring statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.
11. Leading in promoting trauma-informed practice.
12. Chairing meetings and attending reviews.
Minimum requirements for the position include:
1. A Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
2. SVQ 4, Residential Management registration with SSSC.
3. Experience of management within a residential childcare service.
4. Supervisory experience.
5. Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, best practices, and innovations in the field.
6. Ability to maintain PVG membership.
7. Mobility across the Council area.
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