Residential Childcare Worker Supervisor

Are you an experienced Residential Child Care Worker looking to develop your career into a supervisory role?

Are you an existing supervisor looking for your next role in an innovative and dynamic organisation committed to professional growth, and development of our future inspiring leaders?

We are seeking a skilled, values based, inspiring supervisor to join our management team in the Lockerbie area of Dumfries and Galloway.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for career development, with the responsibility of delivering valuable support to other team members and our management teams while having a real influence on the operational practice of our services and outcomes of our young people.

What will you be doing?

You will have the opportunity to supervise a group of Residential Child Care Workers, as well as provide day to day care of the young people in the service.

Within this role you will be able to collaborate with the Residential Service Manager and share responsibility for supporting and managing a staff team, enabling them to meet the needs of our children and young people and celebrate their achievements.

You will get to directly work with young people, families, and stakeholders, whilst taking joint responsibility for compliance, health, and safety, safeguarding, quality, and continuous improvement.

What do we need from you?

• Minimum of 2-year experience in a Residential Child Care Worker role
• Previous supervisory experience would be desirable.
• SVQ at SCQF Level 7 IN Social Services (Children and Young People) and HNC (or equivalent acceptable degree with at least 96 credits).
• Flexibility of working a 24-hour shift pattern over 7 days, and the ability to commit to sleep overs.
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agency professionals.
• A motivated 'can do' attitude, team ethos, strong relationship building/people skills and the ability to lead and support the development of a team.
• Ability to work in a positive, respectful and empowering way with all young people in order to promote good relationships and encourage achievement, while being a positive role model.
• An understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Child Protection legislation.
• Commitment to the principle of continuing professional development/achievement of necessary qualifications.
• Good physical health and a high level of emotional resilience (from time to time, there may be a requirement for physical interventions).
• A valid driving licence (essential)
• PVG check (company funded)

So, what can you expect from working with Care Visions

• An amazing team environment. The Care Visions community welcomes open communication, hard work and tenacity.
• Good work life balance – our shift and sleepover pattern give you great flexibility and work/life balance while promoting consistency for young people.
• A positive and challenging working culture that inspires dedication, creativity and personal/professional development.
• Comprehensive training, including a full funded professional and industry recognised qualification (for those not already qualified).

Salary £35,906 to £37,783 p/a (based on working a 40-hour week and including sleepover payments based on working 6 sleeps per month. NB: Sleepover payments may vary depending on rota. Basic salary dependent on qualifications and experience)

Closing date for applications is Friday 27th March at 5pm.