RDS Firefighter for my local community• Delivering community safety program to protect the public and make communities safer • Maintaining and supporting as directed, the development of self, individuals and teams to maintain and deliver services • Perform firefighting, rescue and other services to resolve incidents and protect the community • Support and maintain the response of the emergency service

Managing 3 different Children's homes (5 bedded and 8 bedded) over the 7 years. • Provide a safe and secure environment to improve outcomes• Manage, support and develop a diverse staff team, giving clear direction and coaching• Work in accordance with GCC policies and procedures• Maintain personal development• Continual risk assessment, maintain and progress care plans• Deal with crisis appropriately• Be a positive role model• Chair Disciplinary Hearings… Show more Managing 3 different Children's homes (5 bedded and 8 bedded) over the 7 years. • Provide a safe and secure environment to improve outcomes• Manage, support and develop a diverse staff team, giving clear direction and coaching• Work in accordance with GCC policies and procedures• Maintain personal development• Continual risk assessment, maintain and progress care plans• Deal with crisis appropriately• Be a positive role model• Chair Disciplinary Hearings and/or be the presenting officer• Main lead in the recruitment of Residential Workers and Senior Residential Practitioners• Work with colleagues through their own Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and ensure 6-weekly supervision is carried out• Lead in policy and guidance change, including the current safeguarding guidance• On-call for all of Glasgow’s 21 Children’s Units on a rota basis including weekends• Work closely with Care Inspectorate to maintain and improve quality of care• Work directly with stakeholders, key individuals, Police, NHS and Education staff. Show less

Children and Families Social Worker• Manage caseloads• Improve outcomes for Young People and families• Represent the council• Engage with families, other professionals to complete necessary paperwork• Present information at case conferences, CP meetings, Children’s hearings and all other professional meetings

Senior Residential Practitioner across 2 Children's homes during this spell.• Support and advocate for Young People• Be a positive, inspiring role model• Be part of a team• Deal with crisis• Supervise and manage team members• Lead the team• Assist Unit Manager to develop ethos and culture appropriately• Maintain professionalism and represent council

Residential worker within a primary school aged residential (Mon-Friday) school for P1-P7• Support and advocate for Children• Be a positive, inspiring role model• Be part of a team• Deal with crisis• Provide support and safety for children and young people• Maintain paperwork to a high standard

First experience of Residential childcare. Real eye opener. • Provide support and safety for children and young people• Be a positive role model• Maintain paperwork to a high standard

Working with young people aged 16-24 within a supported accommodation setting at Hillhead House.• Provide young people 16+ the skills and knowledge to live independently within supported accommodation• Maintain positive relationships with service users, lead professionals and local community • Advice provided on substance misuse/addiction issues