Kibble is Scotland’s specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people. By providing a range of integrated services, we help build positive futures for children and young people aged 5 plus, with complex social, emotional, and educational needs.
Job Purpose:
As a Campus Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our residential care facility for children and young people cared for at Kibble. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of the children in our care, while also providing leadership and support to our team of care staff. This role requires a compassionate, dedicated individual who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Someone who has strong situational leadership skills and can manage a range of complex and competing demands would be ideally suited to this role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Care and Support: Provide situational leadership, guidance, and support to staff across the campus, ensuring they are equipped to meet the needs of the children and young people in our care.
2. Safety and Security: Maintain a safe and secure environment across the campus, implementing and enforcing all relevant policies and procedures.
3. Crisis Management: Respond effectively to crisis situations, including incidents of challenging behaviour or emotional distress, utilising de-escalation techniques and following established protocols.
4. Administration and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all interactions, incidents, and developments concerning the children in our care, and across stakeholder groups ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
5. Communication and Collaboration: Foster positive relationships with children, families, external agencies, and stakeholders, promoting open communication and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
6. Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance processes, including audits, inspections, and reviews, and take proactive measures to address any areas for improvement.
Qualifications:
1. Registered residential childcare worker.
2. Demonstrable experience working in a residential childcare setting.
3. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams and individuals to achieve their best.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with children, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
5. Effective problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to respond calmly and decisively to challenging situations.
6. Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records.
7. A thorough understanding of child development, safeguarding principles, relevant legislation and regulations, and the nuanced complexities of Kibble.
8. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, to meet the needs of the service.
9. Proficiency in using IT systems for record-keeping and reporting purposes.
10. Further qualifications or training in areas such as therapeutic interventions, trauma-informed care, or management.
11. A commitment to ongoing professional development and learning, with a proactive approach to staying updated on best practices and emerging trends in residential childcare.
Notes:
1. This job description and person specification are intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the role of Campus Coordinator. They may be subject to change in accordance with the needs of the service and the organisation.
2. All duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals.
3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership.
4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM.
5. Appointments will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Pension, holidays (up to 40 days per year) and employee benefits including cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals plus access to onsite physio.
Note: All candidates will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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