Therapeutic Youth Support Worker (Residential Care)

Greenleaf House; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Health Cash Plan with dental/optical

Nest Pension scheme

Greenleaf For You discounts and offers

Development opportunities and company‑

Casual dress code

Job summary

Greenleaf House in Lockerbie is seeking dedicated practitioners to support young people in a therapeutic, trauma-informed residential setting. You will work within a unique team to provide compassionate care, mental health support, and developmental guidance for residents aged up to 21.

The role requires flexibility for long shifts, weekends, and sleepovers, with a salary from £34,976 to £37,447 plus overtime. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working in a residential children’s home.
• Be eligible for SSSC registration and PVG membership for work with children and adults.
• Be able to work shifts including evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.
• Be willing to work towards SVQ 3 and HNC in social care or other relevant subject.
• Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Understand safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to our children and young people in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the assessment process for young people and the delivery of support programmes.
• Attend planning and review meetings and participate in a key-person system.
• Ensure quality recording of information in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Work within a shift system including sleepovers.
• Undertake health and safety checks and other safety/security checks as necessary.
• Participate in ongoing training and be responsible for own personal development.
• Implement de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies as necessary and appropriate.

Skills

Residential home experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

UK manual driving license

Crisis intervention training

Education

SVQ 3 / HNC in social care (or progress towards)

Job description

Greenleaf House in Lockerbie is seeking dedicated practitioners to support young people in a therapeutic, trauma-informed residential setting. You will work within a unique team to provide compassionate care, mental health support, and developmental guidance for residents aged up to 21.

The role requires flexibility for long shifts, weekends, and sleepovers, with a salary from £34,976 to £37,447 plus overtime. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.