Therapeutic Residential Care Practitioner

Greenleaf Ltd; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care organization in Lockerbie seeks dedicated staff to provide compassionate care and support for young people in a therapeutic environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential child care, possess relevant qualifications such as SVQ 3 and HNC, and be willing to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends. The role offers comprehensive benefits including a health cash plan, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on the needs of young people.

Benefits

29 days holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Company-funded qualifications

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a residential children’s home.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work shifts including weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to children and young people.
• Attend planning and review meetings.
• Undertake health and safety checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Compassion

Crisis intervention strategies

Education

SVQ 3 in social care

HNC in social care

Job description

A residential care organization in Lockerbie seeks dedicated staff to provide compassionate care and support for young people in a therapeutic environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential child care, possess relevant qualifications such as SVQ 3 and HNC, and be willing to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends. The role offers comprehensive benefits including a health cash plan, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on the needs of young people.