Youth Care Practitioner - 37 hours per week (730am-1045pm)

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

• 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)

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Working with young people in a voluntary/employment capacity
• Team working

• 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

• 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

• Leisure/Recreational Skills
• Risk Assessment & needs analysis
• Formulate and implement care plans

• 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

• 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

Rossie Young People's Trust