Residential Care Manager

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Job Description

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 15 November 2024

Closing Date: Thursday 7 November 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC8 £40,358.57 - £44,225.29

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.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:

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 atonement 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.

What we will offer:

• Enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Training - Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job
• Pension - Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
• Generous holiday allowance

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

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.
• 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

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
• How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.
• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!
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For further information, please contact: Ashley Wilson at ashley.wilson@fife.gov.uk