Residential Childcare Practitioner

Empower Young Lives:
Residential Childcare Specialist

Are you a compassionate, resilient care professional dedicated to advocating for vulnerable young people? An exceptional opportunity has arisen to join a highly respected, values-driven organisation operating at the forefront of secure residential and educational childcare. This role offers an immersive environment where your expertise directly shapes the safety, well being, and personal development of young individuals recovering from complex life challenges.

If you are seeking a career defined by meaningful social impact, exceptional structure, and structured professional development, this dedicated service in Bishopbriggs provides the ideal stage for your expertise.

• Competitive Salary Structure: Earn between £30,069 and £37,672 annually, strictly aligned to your qualification level, alongside competitive sessional rates (£12.80/hr).
• Structured Career Progression: Comprehensive backing to achieve or complete your HNC and SVQ Level 3 qualifications.
• Rotational Work Pattern: Predictable shift system (Early and Late rotations) offering planned downtime across the year.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Full pension contributions, robust mental health support systems, and ongoing professional development.
• Values-Based Culture: Work within an ethical, supportive environment guided by a clear, holistic framework focused entirely on child advocacy.

• Safeguard and champion the rights, health, and well being of children and young people within a secure residential setting.
• Collaborate on dynamic risk assessments and co-design tailored care plans that foster emotional resilience and personal growth.
• Deliver high-quality group living supervision, managing daily routines, physical health needs, and medication protocols with clinical precision.
• Facilitate structured individual and group programs addressing complex behavioural challenges and preparing young people for independent living.
• Produce robust, clear documentation and comprehensive reports while maintaining absolute adherence to confidentiality standards.
• Participate in a balanced, year-round rotational shift system, including occasional sleep-in duties, to guarantee seamless 24/7 care.

• Qualifications: Possession of, or active progression toward, an HNC in Social Care and/or an SVQ Level 3 in Care (Caring for Children and Young People). Candidates holding a Social Work Degree are highly advantageous.
• Experience: Demonstrated background within social care, with a distinct emphasis on residential or secure childcare environments.
• Registrations: Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and current membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme (or eligibility to complete registration immediately).
• Key Attributes: Outstanding communication skills, emotional resilience in handling high-pressure scenarios, and a steadfast commitment to collaborative team working.

This position is exceptionally well suited to individuals possessing a background in allied social care and youth development roles. We welcome applications from candidates with experience as a:

• Youth Work Practitioner
• Community Support Officer
• Family Support Worker
• Behavioural Mentor
• Residential Social Worker