Houseparent (30 hpw) Plockton High School Residence
- Location:
- Plockton High School, Plockton, IV52 8TU
- Salary:
- £19,029 - £20,910 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 30 hours per week
Job Description
Post Title: Houseparent
Location: Plockton High School Residence
Hours: 30 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £19,029 - £20,910 p.a.
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
This post is under represented in males. Applications from males are encouraged.
Contact Person: Shona McGuinness Tel: 01599 544249
Job Purpose: To assist the Residence Officer/Assistant Residence Officer in the day to day organisation and delivery of residential services to school age young people in accordance with :
National Care Standards
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995
SSSC Codes of Practice
Professional standards of child care practice
Highland Council Policy
Please APPLY ONLINE.
Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to register with The Scottish Social Services Council.
The successful candidate will be required to sleep in the residence at times.
A relevant qualification that is recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council or evidence of the ability to undertake the required training to SVQ level 3 and HNC in Social Care. First Aid Training, Elementary Food Hygiene and Child Protection Training are desirable.