Residential Practitioner - Compassionate Youth Support

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

25 days annual leave (increases with)

Wellbeing support

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is recruiting two Residential Practitioners to support young people in a stable, nurturing home environment. The roles involve building positive relationships, being caring, creative, resilient and working as part of a supportive team.

Post 1 is 18.5 hours per week (Permanent) and Post 2 is 37 hours per week (Permanent). A PVG scheme membership is essential and benefits include LGPS and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a caring and child-centred approach.
• Build positive and meaningful relationships with young people.
• Be creative, resilient, and enthusiastic in their practice.
• Work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Share our commitment to providing a safe, stable, and settled home for every young person in our care.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.
• Work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Caring

Child-centred approach

Relationship building

Creativity

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

West Dunbartonshire Council is recruiting two Residential Practitioners to support young people in a stable, nurturing home environment. The roles involve building positive relationships, being caring, creative, resilient and working as part of a supportive team.

Post 1 is 18.5 hours per week (Permanent) and Post 2 is 37 hours per week (Permanent). A PVG scheme membership is essential and benefits include LGPS and generous annual leave.