Residential Care Officer The Alison Unit

Residential Care Officer
Alison House

Salary: 33287- 39129
Hours: 36 per week

Working patterns Day shift posts Early and Late shifts worked over a combined shift pattern additional subject working time payments & unsociable hours allowance.
Night shift posts Fulltime night shift post also available additional subject working time payments & unsociable hours allowance.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for staff to join the team at Alison House. Alison provides accommodation in the form of nine semi-independent self-contained flats all based on one site at 21 Calder Gardens Edinburgh. Alison House primarily supports care experienced young people as they take the fist step towards independent living. We provide 24 hour responsive care and support to our young people. Through individualised care planning and the GIRFEC framework we support our young people in all aspects of their wellbeing. We support our young people by supporting them with independent living skills self-care skills education and employment opportunities improving health outcomes and supporting them to transition from childrens services. This is in alignment with Edinburghs Promise for children to feel loved safe and respected.

Our team takes a multi disciplinary approach and you will be working alongside a range of other professionals to meet the needs of each young person.

The role of Residential Childcare Officer (RCO) is a key role for supporting caring and upholding the rights of children and young people and the ethos of CEC. This is an exciting time to join Alison as we develop our service and build on strong models of care namely relationship-based practice using a trauma informed & responsive approach and Edinburghs Promise. We are seeking child centred resilient and motivated individuals to positively role model and who can make a difference in the lives of young successful candidates will have experience of supporting young people have a commitment to promoting childrens rights and advocating for them. The candidate should have good communication and interpersonal skills be reliable and adaptable with a clear focus on improving the outcomes for vulnerable young people.

You should have or be working towards completing SVQ Level 3/HNC or equivalent in Child Care/Social care or related area or other relevant qualification at SCQF Level 7 or above. There is also a requirement to register with the Scottish Social services Council (SSSC) within 6 months of employment & under the relevant category.

For further information or queries please contact Lauren Knight at

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Were committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued included and able to be their best at work and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values beliefs experience and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh we want to make sure that were bringing the best people into our roles not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this were changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bringOur BehavioursofRespect IntegrityandFlexibilityinto your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web pageOur Behaviours The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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View Residential Care Officer Job Description

Responsible for delivering a high quality service and outcomes for young people and families. Report to the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader as required and take effective action in relation to the immediate care and safety of young people.
To meet needs manage risk implement risk management plans to reduce risk to young people and others and operate in accordance with statutory duties and council policy and procedure.
When required undertake the role of key worker ensuring tasks assigned by the lead professional via the child plan are complete and that young persons views are heard and taken into account.
Ensure adherence to unit procedures in relation to e.g. administration business process health and safety operation of petty cash process.
To contribute to the ongoing comprehensive system of assessment and individual care planning and when appropriate provide reports and attend the requisite meetings such as Childrens Hearing Care Planning Meetings Child Care Reviews and other formal meetings.
To work within the established child protection guidance and promote the wellbeing and safety of young people at all times.
To support young people in their use of social media. To keep up to date with latest trends research and issues relating to IT matters.
To work with the young person their family the lead professional and any other relevant professional when required in the community prior to during and after leaving accommodation.
To participate in routine domestic and maintenance activities providing and maintaining a nurturing environment. This includes assisting in the day to day security of the building.
To support young people to attend appropriate educational/work facilities and contribute to the development of a learning culture within the residential service.
To advocate on behalf of young people and to support them to access independent advocacy services when they request this. Enabling them to participate in the development of the service and at a wider level the development of Council services ensuring they are able to understand their rights and how to complain about the services being provided to them.
To ensure in conjunction with colleagues that all Health and Safety legislation and guidance is complied with and that the required assessments drills and procedures are fully understood and actioned.
To undertake additional tasks as directed by the Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader as necessary for the safety and wellbeing of young people and staff.