Senior Practitioner - Residential Childcare (Part-Time) - WDN06018

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland seeks a part-time Senior Practitioner to lead a team at Craigellachie. This role focuses on creating a safe, child-centered environment and includes supervising staff and managing daily operations. Membership with the PVG scheme is essential. The council offers flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, including annual leave and pension contribution.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
• Experience in supervising staff and managing operations.
• Commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage daily operational tasks.
• Contribute to the development of team members.
• Lead a team in a child-centered approach.

Skills

Child-centered approach

Leadership skills

Operational management

Job description

Job Description

PAY AWARD PENDING.

This is a part-time position; the salary will be pro-rata'd based on hours worked.

We are seeking a Senior Practitioner to join our team at Craigellachie. If you are forward-thinking, child-centered, and committed to leading and supporting a team to ensure a safe and nurturing environment, this role is ideal. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing daily operational tasks within the house at a management level, and contributing to the development of others.

Requirements

This position is considered a Regulated Role under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020, and membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details can be found here.

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

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is exempt from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which are 'spent' under the Act. Failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

West Dunbartonshire Council is recognized as one of the top ten flexible employers, offering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution of at least 19.3% and associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing annually up to 35 days, plus 8 public holidays
• Access to employee wellbeing support, including occupational health and counseling services

We invite you to apply by sharing your experience and explaining why you are the right fit for this role. For more about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit this link. Additional information on the benefits of working with us can be found here.