Casual Youth Care Practitioner

Rossie; Montrose; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Hours: Rossie aims to be flexible in the hours’ casual workers work and when the service needs the help of casual workers the most.

Fixed Hourly Rate: £13.58 per hour.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The primary responsibility is to provide care and support to young people in a safe and stimulating environment by meeting the physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs of young people based on their circumstances.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Function as an integral part of the care team, working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Support the care teams and managers in implementing decisions, and adhering to Rossie's plans, policies, and procedures.
• Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality nurturing care environment.

Supporting Young People's Needs:

• Understand each young person's needs, provide support, and assistance with daily living skills, and support their learning, development, and wider achievement.
• Establish safe and containing relationships with young people which allow them to feel cared for and listened to.
• Develop a good understanding of each young person's history, needs, risk assessments, and care plan to tailor support and nurture their strengths.
• Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing, and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction.
• Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies, and interests which supports development in a number of areas.

Safety and Well-being:

• Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of planned stimulating activities.
• Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de-escalating conflicts, and responding to challenging behaviours.

Advocacy and Empowerment:

• Champion the rights of young people according to relevant legislation and Rossie's policies, respecting their privacy, choices, and cultural backgrounds.
• Encourage young people to express themselves, participate in decisions, and take ownership of their lives.
• Build trusting and supportive relationships with young people whilst acting as a role model.

Supporting Growth and Development:

• Support young people’s learning during and outside of education.
• Actively support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement.

Documentation, Collaboration and Communication:

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of young people's needs, progress, and incidents.
• Maintain clear and positive communication with colleagues, families, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration for the young people's benefit.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in supervision, training/online training, and other required meetings.
• Complete necessary inductions and ongoing training to fulfil job duties and achieve/maintain SSSC registration.
• Maintain a flexible approach to work schedules as directed by the Duty Manager/Care Managers.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the management team that are consistent with the role.
• Assist with domestic tasks and food preparation as required.

Please note this job description is to provide a clear and concise statement of the main tasks and activities of the post, and it is not intended as an exhaustive list of every aspect of the post holder's duties. All the above duties will be carried out in line with Rossie policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Knowledge Base (Essential):

• Understanding of the needs of young people.
• Awareness of Employer and Employee Code of Conduct as set down by the SSSC.

Knowledge Base (Desirable):

• Residential childcare provision such as secure accommodation.
• Relevant experience in writing reports, plans, and records for young people and external agencies.
• Trauma-informed practice/attachment theory.
• Childcare legislation.
• GIRFEC and care planning.
• Child protection protocols.
• The Promise – Promise Plan.

Qualifications (Essential):

• Ability to undertake training in Behaviour Management/Physical Intervention.
• Ability to undertake induction, continuous professional learning, and role-related online training.

Qualifications (Desirable):

• Ability to undertake HNC + SVQ Level 3 Social Care.
• Possess or working towards the HNC in Social Care and/or an SVQ in Care at Level 3 (or Caring for Children and Young People).
• SVQ3 – Children and Young People.
• HNC (preferably in Social Care).
• Other Relevant SSSC Registered Award.
• Leisure/Recreation Qualifications/Awards.

Experience (Essential):

• Working with young people in a voluntary/employment capacity.
• Team working.

Experience (Desirable):

• Employment in Youth Work and Child Care.
• Residential childcare.
• Advocacy and representation on behalf of a young person.
• Liaison/networking with other professionals.
• National Practice Model including GIRFEC.

Skills (Essential):

• Ability to build and sustain appropriate relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Good interpersonal and motivational skills.
• Empathy, patience, and understanding.
• Ability to cope with challenging situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to keep accurate records.

Skills (Desirable):

• Leisure/Recreational Skills.
• Risk Assessment & needs analysis.
• Formulate and implement care plans.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Time management and ability to work under pressure.

Professional Qualities (Essential):

• Respectful of children, young people, families, and colleagues.
• Capabilities to maintain the safety and welfare of children and young people.
• Understand the importance of safe care and maintain high standards of service delivery.
• Have a consistency of approach in work practice.
• Positive role model and self-care skills.

Professional Qualities (Desirable):

• Recognise own areas of responsibility and accountability.

Personal Qualities (Essential):

• Resilient.
• Work under pressure and remain calm.
• Ability to work under supervision and as part of a team.
• Able to effectively manage relationships.
• Self-motivated.
• Demonstrates can-do approach.
• Approachable, inclusive, and respectful.
• Carry out role with credibility, boundaries, and professionalism.
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with challenging situations.
• Emotionally self-aware, level-headed, and aware of the range of emotions in others.
• Positive Role Model.

Full Manual Driving Licence (Essential)