Senior Practitioner

Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.

Our Senior Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover the following shift pattern:

Rota: 37 hours per week (7.30am - 10.45pm) - 1 on / 2 off rolling rota.

Salary: £41,902 - £45,254 (SCP 35 - 38)

This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.

Onboarding Requirements:

Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.

Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:

• 1 day Induction

• 5 day accreditation: 2 days theory and 3 days physical

Thereafter:

• Re-accreditation x 1 per year commencing 1 year after initial accreditation

• Practice sessions – minimum of 4 per annum (different options are offered over the course of the year).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To assist the Service Management Team with the effective and efficient management of the service, in accordance with the Rossie values, behavioural expectations and ethos.

A Senior Practitioner is a member of the operational management team with responsibilities for the team and the House and must work to ensure the successful delivery of the main duties and responsibilities of the role. A Senior Practitioner will have a lead role in supporting and supervising the shift team, promoting a safe and nurturing living environment where the dignity and the rights of young people are respected and their physical, emotional, social, health and educational needs are met. Plan, prioritise, organise and review the care and support offered within the house and to each young person in line with their specific needs, vulnerabilities, and strengths.

Lead the delivery of care and support to young people in a safe, secure, nurturing and positive environment:

• Contribute to the management of the service, meeting the best possible outcomes for the young people in accordance with policies and procedures and participate in a teamwork approach to childcare practice.

• Demonstrate leadership and support to staff on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring that the safety and wellbeing needs of the young people.

• Lead in the shift planning, staff deployment and management of the House.

• Establish regular supervision, debriefing, individual learning, and personal development plans and annual performance appraisals for staff.

• Attend and contribute to service team meetings and keep relevant colleagues fully informed of service developments and organisational changes

• Provide vision, direction and leadership for staff, motivating staff to achieve their full potential

• Work flexibly and respond to the exigencies of the service, balancing priorities to meet deadlines and team objectives.

• Promote and maintain collaborative working and effective communication between all staff, families and outside agencies.

• Provide oversight of incident management, recording and reporting to key stakeholders in accordance with the organisation’s Behaviour Management Policies.

• Demonstrate the ability to reflect on professional practice and adjust accordingly.

Ensure that the quality of care and the living environment is in keeping with legislative, organisational, procedural regulatory requirements, and good practice and guidance:

• Promote the highest standards of care, education, specialist intervention and welfare of young people

• Assist in delivering the Promise agenda, the Secure Care Pathways and Standards and/or National Care Standards and respond to National guidance pertaining to the sector.

• Safeguard and promote the rights of young people and positive care at all times.

• Ensure staff sensitively meet the needs of young people and take account of their gender, sexual preferences, race, culture, language and religion.

• Coordinate the transition planning and risk assessment activities for young people.

• Monitor systems for the recording, administering, and storing of medicines

• Positively promote the care and wellbeing of young people through multidisciplinary teamwork, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Develop key relationships and partnerships with parents and stakeholders to promote the best interests of young people.

Ensure the Formulation and Implementation of Assessments and Placement Plans:

• In conjunction with practitioners, ensure all administrative tasks, casework and record keeping is up to date and reports are completed to a high standard, through quality assurance and auditing processes.

• Demonstrate the necessary support; motivation and mentoring to ensure the staff team achieve good outcomes and goals for the young people.

• Contribute fully to a collaborative team approach to the assessment activities, risk management, pathways and placement planning outcomes of young people in our care.

• Assist practitioners to effectively carry out and fully understand the role of key worker and associated duties.

• Monitor and track the progress of outcomes within placement planning ensuring essential key working is completed through the Team Around the Child framework.

• Assist in the development of Psychological formulations and Positive Behaviour supports, monitoring the strategies being delivered in practice.

• Attend/lead all review meetings and Team Around the Child meetings for young people in the House

• Promote young peoples’ participation, to ensure young people are actively involved decisions affecting them, in the day-to-day activities of the House, school and in service improvements

• Effectively use person-centred approaches to support young people’s emotional wellbeing, build their strengths and social skills in preparation for adulthood.

Lead, supervise and support individual staff members and the team to achieve agreed work plans and shift objectives:

• Provide a supervisory and mentoring role to practitioners and ensure that the care team have the skills, knowledge and ability to care for our young people effectively

• Promote safe practices, and child protection in collaboration with the service management team.

• Challenge practice, show professional courage, drive, and support change.

• Actively promote, support and participate in learning and development initiatives relevant to the organisation and the development of systems and processes.

• Ensure appropriate opportunities are given to enable individuals to maximise performance

• Promote and contribute to Rossie’s Restraint Reduction programme

• Assume delegated financial responsibility and accountability.

• Ensure that the fabric, furnishings, security and standards within House are well maintained.

• Comply with the Codes of Conduct as required by the Scottish Social Service Council and ensure young person, staff and organisational confidentiality is maintained at all times.

• Undertake other reasonable activities as requested by the Service Development Manager / Deputy Service Manager

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:

Qualifications (Essential):

• HNC & SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children & Young People) or higher

• Willingness to undertake SVQ Level 4 Social Services (Children & Young People) within 2 year timeline

• CALM Accreditation

• SSSC registration

Qualifications (Desirable): 

• SVQ Level 4 in a care related discipline

• Supervisory qualification

Experience (Essential):

• 3 years in a relevant care related environment

• Multidisciplinary working to promote positive outcomes for young people

Experience (Desirable):

• In a secure or residential setting

• Team leading or supervisory

Knowledge base (Essential):

• Care Inspectorate Quality Framework

• Health & Social Care legislation

• Quality Care Standards Framework

• Secure Care Pathway & Standards

• Child protection & Safeguarding policy and procedures

• National policy/research/legislation relating to wider Child Care agenda

• Care Planning

• Trauma Informed Practice

Knowledge base (Desirable):

• The Promise

Skills (Essential):

• Effectively support staff to deal with young people in crisis

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Ability to ensure child, staff and organisational confidentiality maintained at all times

• Report writing and quality assurance

• Delegate effectively

• Effective judgement to balance competing risks

Skills (Desirable):

• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective change management

• Intermediate understanding of ICT

Personal Attributes (Essential):

• Ability to work as part of a team to achieve team objectives

• Ability to form excellent working professional relationships

• Demonstrate professional ambition

• Empathy and understanding

• Flexibility, understanding and hard working

• Respectful, open and honest

Full Clean Driving Licence - Essential.

Montrose

About Rossie Young People's Trust

Rossie is a multidisciplinary organisation which aims to help vulnerable children and young people prepare for independent living. We provide accommodation, bespoke care and individualised education, ensuring all areas of our young people’s health are being met. We have been caring for boys, aged 10-18, since 1857 and boys and girls, aged 10-18 since 1984. We are committed to helping our young people in care build strategies to cope with their past, while they prepare for their future. We deliver all our services in a safe and nurturing environment where our young people can grow, develop and thrive, at their own pace.

Youth Care Practitioner - 26 hours per week (12noon - 1030pm)

Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.

Our Youth Care Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover various shifts patterns.

Rota: 26 hours per week (12.00noon - 10.30pm) - 1 on / 2 off rolling rota.

Salary: £30,174 - £39,051 (SCP 22-32) per annum (pro rata for part time hours).  Salary placement will be dependent on relevant qualifications.

This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.

Onboarding Requirements:

Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.

Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:

• 1 day Induction

• 5 day accreditation: 2 days theory and 3 days physical

Thereafter:

• Re-accreditation x 1 per year commencing 1 year after initial accreditation

• Practice sessions – minimum of 4 per annum (different options are offered over the course of the year)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

Supporting Young People's Needs:

• Understand each young person's needs, provide tailored 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

• Participate in creating and implementing risk assessments, and placement plans, ensuring positive risk-taking, which allows young people to become resilient

• Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies and interests which supports development in a number of areas

• Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction

Safety and Well-being:

• Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de-escalating conflict, and responding to challenging behaviours

• Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of various planned stimulating activities

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:

• Assist the Specialist Intervention Health & Wellbeing team with assessments, intervention work/program development, and supporting young people in practising newly acquired skills

• Support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement

Compliance and Professional Practice:

• Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation, and relevant guidance

• Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality care environment through trauma-sensitive and attachment-informed approaches

Documentation, Collaboration and Communication:

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of young people's needs, progress, and incidents

• Work effectively with colleagues, families, social workers, healthcare professionals, teachers and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to supporting young people

• Maintain clear and positive communication with colleagues, families, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration for the young people's benefit

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-call sleep-in duties on a rota basis, ensuring young people's safety and well-being during the night

• 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. Completion of all mandatory training commensurate with the requirements of the role and as directed by Rossie

• 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

• Understanding of trauma and child development factors impacting young people

 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

• Intervention models

• Child protection protocols

• The Promise – Promise Plan

Qualifications (Essential):

• Ability to undertake HNC + SVQ 3 Social Care

• Ability to undertake training in Behaviour Management/Physical Intervention

• Ability to undertake induction, continuous professional learning and role-related online training

Qualifications (Desirable):

• 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) – you must be able to demonstrate you are working towards these qualifications

• 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

• Intervention with young people and their families

• 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

• Planning and organisational skills

• Empathy, patience and understanding

• Ability to cope with challenging situations

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to keep accurate records and write reports

• Time management and ability to work under pressure

Skills (Desirable):

• Leisure/Recreational Skills

• Risk Assessment & needs analysis

• Formulate and implement care plans

Professional Qualities (Essential):

• Respectful of children, young people, families and colleagues

• Ability to support and commit to working as a team, making effective efforts to develop skills and competencies of yourself and others

• Capabilities in relation to maintaining/reviewing the safety and welfare of children and young people

• Understand the importance of safe care Recognise own areas of responsibility and accountability

• Maintain high standards of service delivery

• Have a consistency of approach in work practice

• Positive role model and self-care skills

Personal Qualities (Essential):

• Resilient

• Ability to work on your initiative whilst taking responsibility for your actions

• Work under pressure and remain calm

• Ability to work on own and as part of a team

• Able to effectively manage relationships/boundaries

• Self-motivated

• Demonstrates can do approach

• Approachable, inclusive and respectful

• Carry out role with credibility and professionalism

• Structured approach to planning and organising with an ability to prioritise

• 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)

Montrose

About Rossie Young People's Trust

Rossie is a multidisciplinary organisation which aims to help vulnerable children and young people prepare for independent living. We provide accommodation, bespoke care and individualised education, ensuring all areas of our young people’s health are being met. We have been caring for boys, aged 10-18, since 1857 and boys and girls, aged 10-18 since 1984. We are committed to helping our young people in care build strategies to cope with their past, while they prepare for their future. We deliver all our services in a safe and nurturing environment where our young people can grow, develop and thrive, at their own pace.

Youth Care Practitioner - 15 hours per week (5pm - 1130pm)

Rossie operates 365 days per year, covering 24 hours per day.

Our Youth Care Practitioners are on a rolling rota and cover various shifts patterns.

Rota: 15 hours per week (5.00pm - 11.30pm) - 1 on / 2 off rolling rota.

Salary: £30,174 - £39,051 (SCP 22-32) per annum (pro rata for part time hours).  Salary placement will be dependent on relevant qualifications.

This is an open advert - we will interview on an ongoing basis.

Onboarding Requirements:

Welcome to Rossie – you will undertake supernumerary shifts, incorporating time with an L&D Coach and allocated Mentor as well as job shadowing/learning. You will also spend time with a Duty Manager learning about fundamental aspects of security, in preparation for utilising secure keys. This will take place over a 5 day period (Monday to Friday) prior to commencing shifts within the Houses.

Crisis Aggression Limitation Management (CALM) – required by all employees working directly with our young people, and must be completed within the first 3 months of employment:

• 1 day Induction

• 5 day accreditation: 2 days theory and 3 days physical

Thereafter:

• Re-accreditation x 1 per year commencing 1 year after initial accreditation

• Practice sessions – minimum of 4 per annum (different options are offered over the course of the year).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

Supporting Young People's Needs:

• Understand each young person's needs, provide tailored 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

• Participate in creating and implementing risk assessments, and placement plans, ensuring positive risk-taking, which allows young people to become resilient

• Participate alongside young people in fun activities, hobbies and interests which supports development in a number of areas

• Maintain a clean, secure, nurturing and stimulating living environment that promotes positive development through education, play, leisure, and social interaction

Safety and Well-being:

• Uphold safety protocols to prevent incidents, accidents, and injuries. This includes supervising activities, de-escalating conflict, and responding to challenging behaviours

• Plan and positively engage the young people in a range of various planned stimulating activities

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:

• Assist the Specialist Intervention Health & Wellbeing team with assessments, intervention work/program development, and supporting young people in practising newly acquired skills

• Support young people's educational attendance and attainment, providing additional support and encouragement

Compliance and Professional Practice:

• Ensure all care provided adheres to Rossie's policies, legislation, and relevant guidance

• Stay up-to-date on and implement best practices in residential childcare, creating a high-quality care environment through trauma-sensitive and attachment-informed approaches

Documentation, Collaboration and Communication:

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of young people's needs, progress, and incidents

• Work effectively with colleagues, families, social workers, healthcare professionals, teachers and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to supporting young people

• Maintain clear and positive communication with colleagues, families, and stakeholders, fostering collaboration for the young people's benefit

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in on-call sleep-in duties on a rota basis, ensuring young people's safety and well-being during the night

• 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. Completion of all mandatory training commensurate with the requirements of the role and as directed by Rossie

• 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

• Understanding of trauma and child development factors impacting young people

 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

• Intervention models

• Child protection protocols

• The Promise – Promise Plan

Qualifications (Essential):

• Ability to undertake HNC + SVQ 3 Social Care

• Ability to undertake training in Behaviour Management/Physical Intervention

• Ability to undertake induction, continuous professional learning and role-related online training

Qualifications (Desirable):

• 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) – you must be able to demonstrate you are working towards these qualifications

• 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

• Intervention with young people and their families

• 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

• Planning and organisational skills

• Empathy, patience and understanding

• Ability to cope with challenging situations

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to keep accurate records and write reports

• Time management and ability to work under pressure

Skills (Desirable):

• Leisure/Recreational Skills

• Risk Assessment & needs analysis

• Formulate and implement care plans

Professional Qualities (Essential):

• Respectful of children, young people, families and colleagues

• Ability to support and commit to working as a team, making effective efforts to develop skills and competencies of yourself and others

• Capabilities in relation to maintaining/reviewing the safety and welfare of children and young people

• Understand the importance of safe care Recognise own areas of responsibility and accountability

• Maintain high standards of service delivery

• Have a consistency of approach in work practice

• Positive role model and self-care skills

Personal Qualities (Essential):

• Resilient

• Ability to work on your initiative whilst taking responsibility for your actions

• Work under pressure and remain calm

• Ability to work on own and as part of a team

• Able to effectively manage relationships/boundaries

• Self-motivated

• Demonstrates can do approach

• Approachable, inclusive and respectful

• Carry out role with credibility and professionalism

• Structured approach to planning and organising with an ability to prioritise

• 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)

Montrose

About Rossie Young People's Trust

Rossie is a multidisciplinary organisation which aims to help vulnerable children and young people prepare for independent living. We provide accommodation, bespoke care and individualised education, ensuring all areas of our young people’s health are being met. We have been caring for boys, aged 10-18, since 1857 and boys and girls, aged 10-18 since 1984. We are committed to helping our young people in care build strategies to cope with their past, while they prepare for their future. We deliver all our services in a safe and nurturing environment where our young people can grow, develop and thrive, at their own pace.