Residential Care Manager inGlenrothes inGlenrothes PUBLISHED
SAT 18 JAN 2025
FC8 £40,358.57- 44,225.29 per annum
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE EMPATHY SOCIAL WORK SSSC
Ziron Environmental Services, Inc. rQdAKhPd
Competitive Salary, The role offers a salary of FC8 £40,358.57 - 44,225.29 per annum, which is attractive for the residential care sector.
Impactful Leadership, As a Residential Care Manager, you have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and young adults by providing a nurturing and supportive environment.
Comprehensive Benefits Package, Employees have access to discounts on a wide range of products and services, helping to enhance overall job satisfaction and quality of life.
Professional Development, The position requires notable qualifications and experience, encouraging continuous personal and professional growth, particularly in trauma-informed care and leadership.
Collaborative Working Environment, The role involves working closely with families, colleagues, and external agencies, fostering a strong sense of community and teamwork.
Stable Working Pattern, The position offers a permanent contract with a consistent 36-hour weekly schedule, promoting work-life balance.
Ziron Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Residential Care Manager in Glenrothes to lead and manage a residential house for children and young adults. The role entails overseeing all leadership responsibilities, including staff supervision, care plan management, financial oversight, and ensuring a nurturing environment that fosters the well-being of the young residents. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate compassion, promote emotional support, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with families and external agencies while upholding safeguarding procedures.
Candidates should have significant experience in residential childcare, a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, and proven leadership skills. Education requirements include a qualification at SCQF Level 8 or higher, along with a full driving license preferred for travel. The role is permanent, offering a salary of £40,358.57 to £44,225.29 per annum for a 36-hour workweek, with a critical emphasis on aligning with the service values of Ambition, Belonging, Respect, and Love. Interested applicants must submit a Supporting Statement as part of the application process by January 30, 2025.
Candidates should have significant experience in residential childcare, a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, and proven leadership skills. Education requirements include a qualification at SCQF Level 8 or higher, along with a full driving license preferred for travel. The role is permanent, offering a salary of £40,358.57 to £44,225.29 per annum for a 36-hour workweek, with a critical emphasis on aligning with the service values of Ambition, Belonging, Respect, and Love. Interested applicants must submit a Supporting Statement as part of the application process by January 30, 2025.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 10 February 2025
Closing Date: Thursday 30 January 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC8 £40,358.57- 44,225.29 per annum
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.jobsincare.com/job/jblibGh4 .
Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
Are you a caring, passionate, active, honest and kind individual with experience of leadership and working under pressure if so, this may be the position for you.
Give examples of how you would promote and deliver our service values which are Ambition, Belonging, Respected and Love
Job Details
This role involves a leadership & management role within our Residential Houses, providing support to children, young people and young adults
The successful candidate will be expected to oversee all leadership and management tasks within a house, including, provision of supervision, oversight of rota, attending professional meetings, overseeing care plan, chairing team meetings, financial responsibilities, health & safety management, medication audits and attendance management oversight
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure young people are supported by a team who provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for young people in their care.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure their team provide appropriate levels of supervision and emotional attunement to young people, making themselves available to young people at times of need.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with young people to support them to manage risk.
The successful candidate will be expected to see beyond presenting behaviours and to demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to meet the children's needs.
Uphold safeguarding procedures and ensure the well-being of all children.
To uphold and implement the principals of the Promise Scotland
Undertake quality assurance and meet regulatory responsibilities tasks which includes overseeing care plans, medication and budgets
Other duties as directed by the senior leadership team which may include overseeing another house
Promote the physical tasks (for example cleaning, cooking and participating in various activities that promote a homely environment)
The successful applicant will be expected to uphold professional standards as detailed by the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.
The Person
Significant experience of working with young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
Significant experience of working in a residential childcare environment.
In depth understanding of the concepts and principles of attachment promoting & trauma informed care.
Significant experience of leading staff teams within a residential childcare environment.
Educated to at least SCQF Level 8, which includes HND, SVQ Level 4 (Children & Young People) or Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Masters in Advanced Residential Childcare.
A full driving licence is ideally preferred, or a willingness to travel throughout Fife using public transport.
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.
If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile
Further Information
Closing Date: Thursday 30 January 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC8 £40,358.57- 44,225.29 per annum
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Glenrothes
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked upload resumé. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.jobsincare.com/job/jblibGh4 .
Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
Are you a caring, passionate, active, honest and kind individual with experience of leadership and working under pressure if so, this may be the position for you.
Give examples of how you would promote and deliver our service values which are Ambition, Belonging, Respected and Love
Job Details
This role involves a leadership & management role within our Residential Houses, providing support to children, young people and young adults
The successful candidate will be expected to oversee all leadership and management tasks within a house, including, provision of supervision, oversight of rota, attending professional meetings, overseeing care plan, chairing team meetings, financial responsibilities, health & safety management, medication audits and attendance management oversight
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure young people are supported by a team who provide a warm, nurturing and stimulating environment for young people in their care.
The successful candidate will be expected to ensure their team provide appropriate levels of supervision and emotional attunement to young people, making themselves available to young people at times of need.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with young people to support them to manage risk.
The successful candidate will be expected to see beyond presenting behaviours and to demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Maintain accurate records and documentation as required.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to meet the children's needs.
Uphold safeguarding procedures and ensure the well-being of all children.
To uphold and implement the principals of the Promise Scotland
Undertake quality assurance and meet regulatory responsibilities tasks which includes overseeing care plans, medication and budgets
Other duties as directed by the senior leadership team which may include overseeing another house
Promote the physical tasks (for example cleaning, cooking and participating in various activities that promote a homely environment)
The successful applicant will be expected to uphold professional standards as detailed by the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate.
The Person
Significant experience of working with young people who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
Significant experience of working in a residential childcare environment.
In depth understanding of the concepts and principles of attachment promoting & trauma informed care.
Significant experience of leading staff teams within a residential childcare environment.
Educated to at least SCQF Level 8, which includes HND, SVQ Level 4 (Children & Young People) or Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Masters in Advanced Residential Childcare.
A full driving licence is ideally preferred, or a willingness to travel throughout Fife using public transport.
Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
As this role requires SSSC registration, the successful applicant will have three months to apply for registration.
If appointed, you must start your application as soon as possible so you're registered within the required six months. More details are included in the role profile
Further Information
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