Senior Residential Child Care Worker

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Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 October 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 9October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary - FC7- £33,732.26- £ 41,972.91

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, on rota basis including evening and weekends

Location: Based in Fife

Internal Candidate Guidance

Recruitment FAQs - Internal Candidate

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 our service values which are Ambition, Belonging, Respected and Love

Job Details

Are you a compassionate, driven, and resilient leader ready to make a real difference?

If you're someone who leads with kindness, honesty, and energy-and thrives under pressure-this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

We're looking for someone with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for supporting young people who have experienced significant trauma. If you're eager to grow your career within residential services and bring a wealth of experience and empathy to your role, we want to hear from you.

This isn't just a job, it's a chance to inspire, empower, and transform lives. https://youtu.be/AApVeHAHWDc

Our Residential Service support some of the most vulnerable young people in Fife who have experiences significant childhood adversity and who, at times, may experience significant distress and distressed related behaviours.

• Provide high-quality care and support to children in a residential setting.

• Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans.

• Promote a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for all children.

• Support children in their daily routines, including education, activities, and personal development.

• 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 the principals of the Promise Scotland

• Undertake quality assurance and meeting regulator responsibilities tasks which includes overseeing care plans, medical and budgets

• On call duties

• Undertake supervision

• Other duties as directed by the house manager and senior leadership team

• 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.

Enhancements -for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Pay - is every 4 weeks

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.

The Person

• Experience of working with young people who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences

• An understanding of the concepts and principles of Attachment Promoting & Trauma Informed Care

• Must be able to see beyond presenting behaviours and to display empathy, compassion and hope for young people

• Needs to understand that this is a demanding and, at times, very tough job. A high level of composure and resilience is required

• Ability to work as part of a team and make decisions when required

• Assume overall management responsibility for the home during any periods of absence of the manager

• Must have an HNC in Social Care and SVQ 4, or be willing to work toward these qualifications and register with SSSC within 3 months of start date

• Ability to organise and participate in leisure and recreational activities

• A full driving licence is desirable

Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.

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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• Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

"We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on Wednesday 8th October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline. This is a great opportunity to meet face to face with Hiring Managers and learn more about the type of vacancies that are available and what it's like to work in local government. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams who can offer help with our online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more."

For Further Information Please Contact: Ashley Wilson, Ashley.Wilson@fife.gov.uk