Assistant House Manager (Permanent)

Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full-time Rotational 3 weekly shift pattern including early, mid, late and weekend shifts“Staff genuinely care and it’s not just a job. This place has changed my life” – Quote from a young person“The Service has gone that extra mile to meet significant level of need. No other service in Scotland would offer a placement. The service is very good. Are you passionate about helping vulnerable young people thrive and flourish? Do you have the skills to engage with young people and support them to reach their maximum potential?“Our purpose is to provide a positive, life-changing experience for young people through individual care, education and skills development focused on promoting young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing and longer-term positive outcomes.” The Good Shepherd Centre (GSC) campus just outside Bishopton offers young people a safe, nurturing and caring environment set in fabulous grounds with a garden wildlife trail and outdoor sports facility. On-campus there are three secure care houses, a close support house & a semi independent living cottage. Young people who live with us continue their education in our school, on campus, or attend further education out with the campus. GSC offers employees a great benefits package and you will be joining an enthusiastic and dedicated team. Young people referred to us have experienced significant difficulties in their lives, and many will have faced traumatic and harmful situations and may be experiencing psychological distress; We offer a place of safety and nurture where we support young people and their families, alongside the professionals involved in their lives, to make sense of these experiences and to build hope, coping skills and goals The  Assistant House Manager has a significant role to play in this through supporting and supervising care teams and assisting the House Manager. As  Assistant House Manager your role will include supporting the planning, prioritising, organising and reviewing of group care for young people staying in the House. You will support the management of the care and support to young people in a safe, secure and positive environment; You will deputise for the House Manager is necessary. In addition, you will supervise individuals to achieve agreed work plans and objectives, and ensure appropriate opportunities are given to enable individuals to maximise performance. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about supporting both young people and colleagues to develop and achieve their potential. So, if you have excellent communication, relationship building and management skills, then this role could be ideal for you. GSC offers employees a great benefits package and you will be joining an enthusiastic and dedicated team. The successful candidates will have experience of supporting vulnerable young people, will be committed to upholding and promoting Children’s Rights and will have, or be willing to work to achieve, a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Social Care and the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Caring for Children and Young People at Level 4 or above, or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). If you are looking for a new and exciting role in the third sector and would welcome the opportunity to help young people achieve their potential, then working as part of our dedicated and experienced team may be a good move for you. We are developing an innovative selection process to have a focus on values and engagement with young people. To apply, please complete our application form on our website by clicking the link above. Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaires will be undertaken prior to confirmation of employment. These posts are regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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….