Residential Worker (Permanent) - WDN06782

West Dunbartonshire Council; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council, Burnside, is seeking a Residential Practitioner to provide caring, child-centred support to young people and foster positive outcomes in a stable home environment.

The role requires building trusting relationships, being creative and resilient, and working closely with a supportive team to ensure safety and wellbeing for every young person in care.

Qualifications

• Caring and child-centred approach is essential.
• Ability to build positive, meaningful relationships with young people.
• Creative, resilient and enthusiastic in practice.
• Able to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Commitment to providing a safe, stable, settled home for every young person in care.

Responsibilities

• Support young people to achieve positive outcomes and develop confidence.
• Help young people reach their full potential through nurturing and structured support.
• Work as part of a team to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
• Contribute to a stable, caring home environment for looked-after young people.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Child-centered approach

Relationship building

Creativity

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Job Description

Burnside is seeking to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Residential Practitioner who shares our values and commitment to providing outstanding care for young people.

Are you caring, inspirational, and creative?

Do you have the skills, knowledge, and personality to build positive, trusting relationships with young people and support them to thrive?

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference and are ready to join a committed team focused on creating a stable, nurturing, and loving home environment.

As a Residential Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes, develop confidence, and reach their full potential.

The successful candidates will:

• 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.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children and Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here .

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act.

In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance.

In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support