We are seeking Night Awake Workers to join our Care team on a part-time employed basis. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland.

Night Awake Workers work alongside colleagues to ensure the safety and comfort of the children during the night hours. The post also involves undertaking general housekeeping duties as required. Night Awake Workers work on a rota basis throughout the year and the shift pattern for the employed post could be four shifts on, 12 shifts off or 6 shifts on, 10 shifts off. Each shift starts at 10pm and finishes at 7.30am.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Stacey Lawrence, Service Manager (Residential), on 0131 449 3938.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education Support Worker to join our dedicated Education Team to provide learning support to our pupils as well as promote engagement within the classroom and other learning environments. The post-holder will be required to work 30.5 hours per week during term time only.

The role offers a competitive salary of £15,247.22 to £15,840.02 per annum plus an additional 5% allowance for extra duties within residential school, and an additional 5% allowance depending on qualifications.

Candidates should have a willingness and ability to work with children who have additional support needs. We are particularly keen to employ a member of staff who has previous experience of working in a school or care setting. They must be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the children and their environment. It is also necessary for the post-holder to have a good sense of humour, to be calm under pressure and to put the child at the centre of everything they do.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join an established and successful organisation. The post-holder, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most remarkable children, ensuring that Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact, Mandy Shiel, Head of Education, on 0131 449 3938.

We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the children paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

The successful candidates will work 39 hours per week, working five days from seven, according to a rota system. Evening and weekend work is required.

Applicants should be registered, or will need to register within the first six months of employment, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the requirements for residential child care workers. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

Candidates who hold qualifications in line with the SSSC registration requirements for residential child care workers (e.g. HNC and/or SVQs) are preferred. However, we may consider candidates without such qualifications, on a lower pay rate. For more details about the SSSC registration requirements, please visit sssc.uk.com.

Depending on qualifications, the salary levels are as follows:

• £24,152 (unqualified)
• £25,547 (part-qualified)
• £28,474 to £31,431 (qualified)

Successful unqualified candidates will be offered the opportunity to be supported via a Modern Apprentice or College learning pathway, allowing them to draw on their practice experience and training at Harmeny.

We are also keen to support those interested in working at Harmeny who have a ‘Care Experienced’ background.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with Harmeny’s vision, purpose and core values.
• Support with the Residential Team Manager with the implementation of management decisions, consistent with the Harmeny and cottage plans, policies and procedures.
• Be an integral part of the Care staff team.
• Care for the children’s everyday requirements and to help create a homely, caring and safe environment for all the children at Harmeny.
• Communicate and interact positively with children using solution-focussed and strengths-based principles in line with Harmeny policy, procedures and core values.
• Develop and implement care plans which address the needs of the child.
• Be involved in the development and implementation of risk assessment planning for children.
• Understand children’s behaviour and support them to manage their behaviour themselves.
• Be involved in the development and implementation of cottage improvement plans that reflect recommendations from the Independent Care Review outcomes – “The Promise”.
• Where required, as a last resort, implement physical intervention techniques.
• Support children’s learning during and out with the formal school day.
• Be a designated keyworker as directed by the Residential Team Manager or Care Management Team.
• As designated keyworker, participate in regular reviews and submit written reports on individual children.
• Attend regular staff and children’s meetings as required.
• Ensure that all children’s personal records including case notes, reviews and medical information are kept up to date.
• Attend supervision, Annual Performance Review, training and other meetings as required.
• Undertake sleeping-in duties as required by the staffing rota.
• Participate in residential trips and holidays when required.
• Have a flexible approach to the timetable and working patterns at the discretion of the Residential Team Manager or Care Management Team.
• Undertake domestic and food preparation duties as directed, and ensure that others in the team also do so.Undertake induction and other relevant training as required to fulfil the duties of the post and maintain SSSC registration.
• Undertake any other duties as delegated by the management team that are consistent with the role of Residential Child Care Worker.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Qualifications in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration requirements for residential child care workers (e.g. HNC and/or SVQs). For more details, please visit sssc.uk.com.
• Experience in residential work and / or childcare, including working with children with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of children who are looked after and accommodated, and children with complex additional support needs.
• Knowledge of child development, childcare legislation, good practice guidance, policy and procedures and a commitment to Children’s Rights.
• Knowledge of outcomes of the Independent Care Review “The Promise”.
• Understanding of the duty of care to children and colleagues.
• Understanding of the practice issues of physical intervention (PI), and ability to undertake PI when required.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational and administrative skills and computer literacy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 35 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay up to 13 weeks' full pay (after probation)
• Life assurance scheme (three times salary)
• Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Access to wellbeing initiatives such as massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a range of resources to support mental and physical health
• We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive learning and development opportunities

About Harmeny Education Trust

Harmeny Education Trust is a charity that provides care and education to vulnerable children from all over Scotland who’ve had a challenging start in life. Our therapeutic services enable children to discover the wonders of childhood, and develop the skills and resilience to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education Support Worker to join our dedicated Education Team to provide individual learning support for one of our pupils as well as promote engagement within the classroom and other learning environments.

The position is offered on a fixed-term basis, for approximately 12 months (August 2022 – July 2023). The post-holder will be required to work 30.5 hours per week during term time only.

Candidates should have a willingness and ability to work with children who have additional support needs. We are particularly keen to employ a member of staff who has knowledge and awareness of how to support children with Autism, enjoys the outdoors, is flexible and adaptable to the needs of the child and their environment and most of all someone who is relaxed and funny!

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary of £14,667.16 to £15,237.41 per annum plus an additional
• 5% allowance where applicable (full-time equivalent salary is £19,779 to £20,548 per annum)
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Policies that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Access to perks such as massage therapy and fitness equipment

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join an established and successful organisation. The post-holder, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring that Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service.

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the postholders will access comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Harmeny Education Tr of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, and we will soon extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Learning and Development Manager to join us, to lead the L&D team and implement our strategic vision for the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the successful candidate will be expected to interact with key staff throughout Harmeny and incorporate a range of individual, team, departmental and organisational needs into cohesive annual plans that complement our strategic work.

L&D is an important part of life at Harmeny and the successful candidate must be able to build strong relationships, boost engagement and continually develop a learning culture that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest ability.

Applicants should have experience of developing and implementing complex L&D plans and engaging learning initiatives, preferably in a multidisciplinary setting. To succeed in this role, applicants must have excellent communication skills and be able to obtain buy-in from staff at all levels to drive forward improvement projects.

If you’re an experienced L&D practitioner who wants to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland, this could be the job for you!

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• 35 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays
• Life assurance (three times salary)
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (after probation)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Pension scheme
• Policies that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Access to wellbeing initiatives such as massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and
• range of resources to support mental and physical health
• Access to learning and development opportunities

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Sean McCahill, Head of HR, on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Here4U - Transitions and Keeping in Touch Project

Project Worker (Here4U)

Harmeny Education Trust Limited is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education for children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people of primary up to early secondary age, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. From August 2022, we will provide continuing care and learning services to young people already living with us aged 15 to 25.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We have recently secured funding, for a three year period, to establish an exciting new ‘Transitions and Keeping in Touch’ project called Harmeny Here4U, the aims of which are:

• To enhance and expand Harmeny’s current support for young people up to the age of 25, during and after they move on from Harmeny;
• To evaluate how our interventions have impacted on their lives; and
• To establish a support network for former pupils to continue to engage with Harmeny and each other.

We wish to recruit a Project Worker on a three year, fixed term basis to set up and deliver the aims of Here4U. The postholder will be part of the Acorn continuing care team and will work closely with Harmeny’s Assessment and Planning workers to develop a model of supporting children and young people, post placement. The role will also involve establishing a network of former pupils up to the age of 25, developing a closed social media site, and organising regular events for former pupils, families and staff.

Here4U is a key strategic development for Harmeny, providing the opportunity for research, through engaging with former pupils, into the impact of Harmeny’s approaches, practices and interventions, and thus enabling us to continuously improve.

The successful candidate will work 39 hours per week. A flexible approach, including working patterns is required, which at times may include some evening and weekend work.

A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £32,343
• 35 days’ holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector leading children’s charity, providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

The school is situated in a beautiful thirty-five-acre estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, mature woodland, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Support Services Team as a Finance Assistant on a permanent, full-time basis, 35 hours per week. The Finance Assistant is a critical role within a small, dynamic and enthusiastic team. The post-holder will be responsible for daily bookkeeping, payroll support and relevant administrative duties. If you love numbers, spreadsheets, data and reconciliations then this could be an excellent opportunity to shape your career in finance. The salary for this role is £22,979 – £26,761 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

Successful candidates, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service. We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will access comprehensive training and development opportunities.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please view the job description below and/or contact Lesley Chari, Finance Manager, on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children who have experienced early years trauma and adversity. We work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with plans to extend our services by providing continuing care and learning for young people up to the age of 18, in line with The Promise.

We wish to engage a Consultant Psychotherapist to to provide staff across the organisation with a reflective space to support them with with their highly skilled and complex work with children.

Using psychoanalytic observation and consultation, the Consultant Psychotherapist will facilitate individual and group reflective space sessions, providing a thoughtful and non judgemental approach to enabling healthy relationships where children and adults can feel supported and understood, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The Consultant Psychotherapist will initially be engaged for a 12-month period, commencing August 2022, with the possibility of this arrangement being extended by mutual agreement.

Applicants must have extensive training and experience in child and adolescent mental health, working with children and young people, families and professional systems around the child. Registration with the Association of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists (ACP) or equivalent, together with substantial knowledge and experience of working with children and young people who have experienced early years trauma and adversity, are essential.

For further details, please refer to the role remit, which outlines the background and services required, as well as the necessary experience, in more detail. This can be found at the link below.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Craig Paul, Head of Care, on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Outdoor Learning Facilitator to join the Harmeny Outdoors Team on a full-time basis, to provide a range of high-quality outdoor learning for children with complex additional support needs.

This post will involve all types of outdoor activities and learning opportunities, for example canoeing, climbing, bushcraft, outdoor cooking and learning about the environment.

A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience. A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary of £24,796 to £26,761, depending on qualifications and experience
• 35 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post holder will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits. If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please contact Helen Goad, Service Manager, on 0131 449 3938.

Acorn Project - Continuing care and learning at Harmeny

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

Acorn is an ambitious programme aligned to our Strategic Plan, which will support the continuing care and learning services for young people, aged 15-18 years. We are committed to reducing transitions for young people, in line with The Promise and continuing care legislation. Initially, this service will grow with young people already living with us, aged 12-14 years, to allow them to continue their care and education at Harmeny.

We are at an exciting stage in this journey, which we aim to open in Summer 2022. The older age group will be care for within a nurturing and homely five-bedded residential cottage, which is currently being refurbished and extended to meet their needs. There will be a high level of engagement and participation with the young people. We are also designing a bespoke secondary curriculum, centered around employability and enterprise and also supporting attendance at mainstream schools.

We are currently looking to create a new, dynamic care team to support the transition of the young people and support their continued growth and development. We are keen to draw on the skills and knowledge of those who have experience working with the older young people, or are keen to do so. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the young people paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

We are looking for three Residential Child Care Workers (Nights) to join our Care Team on a part-time (0.6FTE) employed basis. The post-holders will be responsible for all child care needs through the night as well as the informal management and organisation of the Night Awake team.

The successful candidate will work an average of 1216 hours per year (roughly 121 nights per year) on a rota basis, on a three nights on / six nights off pattern, 10pm-8am. There will be opportunities to work additional night shifts to cover for colleagues (e.g. holidays) but this will not be compulsory.

Applicants must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the SSSC requirements for residential child care workers (RCCWs).

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland. We are highly committed to the professional development of all our employees, and as well as a comprehensive induction the successful candidate will have access to regular training and development opportunities.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £19,816.67 to £21,874.61, inclusive of an allowance for working nights, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £28,474 to £31,431
• 35 days’ holiday per year pro rata
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

Acorn Project - Continuing care and learning at Harmeny

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

Acorn is an ambitious programme aligned to our Strategic Plan, which will support the continuing care and learning services for young people, aged 15-18 years. We are committed to reducing transitions for young people, in line with The Promise and continuing care legislation. Initially, this service will grow with young people already living with us, aged 12-14 years, to allow them to continue their care and education at Harmeny.

We are at an exciting stage in this journey, which we aim to open in Summer 2022. The older age group will be care for within a nurturing and homely five-bedded residential cottage, which is currently being refurbished and extended to meet their needs. There will be a high level of engagement and participation with the young people. We are also designing a bespoke secondary curriculum, centered around employability and enterprise and also supporting attendance at mainstream schools.

We are currently looking to create a new, dynamic care team to support the transition of the young people and support their continued growth and development. We are keen to draw on the skills and knowledge of those who have experience working with the older young people, or are keen to do so. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the young people paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

We are looking for Acorn Residential Child Care Workers to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. Candidates will be responsible for providing professional, person-centred care and support to young people aged up to 18 years.

Initially, the post-holders this will support a transition to that age group with young people already living with us, aged 12-14 years, to continue their care and education.

The successful candidates will work 39 hours per week, working five days from seven, according to a rota system. Evening and weekend work is required.

Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the requirements for residential child care workers, or they will need to register within the first six months of employment. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified or part-qualified Residential Child Care Workers to join an established and successful organisation. Successful candidates, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £25,547 (part-qualified) or £28,474 to £31,431 (qualified), depending on qualifications and experience
• 35 days’ holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

Acorn Project - Continuing care and learning at Harmeny

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

Acorn is an ambitious programme aligned to our Strategic Plan, which will support the continuing care and learning services for young people, aged 15-18 years. We are committed to reducing transitions for young people, in line with The Promise and continuing care legislation. Initially, this service will grow with young people already living with us, aged 12-14 years, to allow them to continue their care and education at Harmeny.

We are at an exciting stage in this journey, which we aim to open in Summer 2022. The older age group will be care for within a nurturing and homely five-bedded residential cottage, which is currently being refurbished and extended to meet their needs. There will be a high level of engagement and participation with the young people. We are also designing a bespoke secondary curriculum, centered around employability and enterprise and also supporting attendance at mainstream schools.

We are currently looking to create a new, dynamic care team to support the transition of the young people and support their continued growth and development. We are keen to draw on the skills and knowledge of those who have experience working with the older young people, or are keen to do so. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the young people paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

We are looking for an Assessment and Planning Worker to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. Candidates will be expected to lead on the consistent assessment and planning work for all children within the cottages, and to maintain and build on the excellent standard recognised through care inspections. The post-holder will support the Care Management Team to raise awareness, understanding and upskill the Residential Care Teams in the assessment and planning process.

Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to gather and summarise complex information and write in a well-structured, transparent way. A relevant qualification in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) requirements for Residential Child Care Workers and experience of working with children with additional support needs are essential requirements for this role.

Candidates will be required to safely drive children and staff to and from outings, activities and external meetings via fleet vehicle; as such a driving licence is essential.

The post-holder will be required to work 39 hours per week, working five days from seven, according to a rota system. Evening and weekend work is required.

Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the SSSC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join an established and successful organisation. The post-holder, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring that Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £29,561 to £32,343 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
• 35 days’ holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

Acorn Project - Continuing care and learning at Harmeny

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

Acorn is an ambitious programme aligned to our Strategic Plan, which will support the continuing care and learning services for young people, aged 15-18 years. We are committed to reducing transitions for young people, in line with The Promise and continuing care legislation. Initially, this service will grow with young people already living with us, aged 12-14 years, to allow them to continue their care and education at Harmeny.

We are at an exciting stage in this journey, which we aim to open in Summer 2022. The older age group will be care for within a nurturing and homely five-bedded residential cottage, which is currently being refurbished and extended to meet their needs. There will be a high level of engagement and participation with the young people. We are also designing a bespoke secondary curriculum, centered around employability and enterprise and also supporting attendance at mainstream schools.

We are currently looking to create a new, dynamic care team to support the transition of the young people and support their continued growth and development. We are keen to draw on the skills and knowledge of those who have experience working with the older young people, or are keen to do so. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the young people paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

We are seeking a Senior Residential Child Care Worker to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. The post-holder will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the children paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

The post-holder will provide assistance to the Service Manager (Residential/Referrals) and Residential Team Manager and be an additional source of support and direction for the Care team. In the absence of the Residential Team Manager and Service Manager (Residential/Referrals), the Senior Residential Child Care Worker will assume the leadership role within the Care team.

The post-holder will work 39 hours per week as part of a 5 from 7-day contract, according to a rota system. Evening and weekend work is required.

Applicants must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the SSSC requirements for residential child care workers (RCCWs). A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £32,343 per annum
• 35 days’ holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

Acorn Project - Continuing care and learning at Harmeny

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

Acorn is an ambitious programme aligned to our Strategic Plan, which will support the continuing care and learning services for young people, aged 15-18 years. We are committed to reducing transitions for young people, in line with The Promise and continuing care legislation. Initially, this service will grow with young people already living with us, aged 12-14 years, to allow them to continue their care and education at Harmeny.

We are at an exciting stage in this journey, which we aim to open in Summer 2022. The older age group will be care for within a nurturing and homely five-bedded residential cottage, which is currently being refurbished and extended to meet their needs. There will be a high level of engagement and participation with the young people. We are also designing a bespoke secondary curriculum, centered around employability and enterprise and also supporting attendance at mainstream schools.

We are currently looking to create a new, dynamic care team to support the transition of the young people and support their continued growth and development. We are keen to draw on the skills and knowledge of those who have experience working with the older young people, or are keen to do so. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the young people paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

We are seeking a Residential Team Manager to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. With the supervision and guidance of the Service Manager (Residential/Referrals), the Residential Team Manager will be responsible, alongside fellow Care Management colleagues, for providing leadership and operational management of a residential cottage and wider community to support the 24/7 year-round service.

The post-holder will be expected to promote a safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people within the cottage, and to ensure that the residential child care staff are led and managed well to contribute to that environment. The post-holder will also provide support to the Care Management Team to ensure the smooth running and development of the service and consistently high standards of care.

The normal hours for this post are 39 hours per week, including work during evenings and weekends, but additional hours may be required.

Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the requirements for Residential Child Care Workers with Supervisory Responsibilities. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary of £34,201 to £39,015 per annum
• 35 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our employees, and as well as a comprehensive induction the successful candidate will have access to regular training and development opportunities.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering for an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are currently looking for two Residential Child Care Workers to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the children paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

The successful candidates will work 39 hours per week, working five days from seven, according to a rota system. Evening and weekend work is required.

Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the requirements for residential child care workers, or they will need to register within the first six months of employment. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified or part-qualified Residential Child Care Workers to join an established and successful organisation. Successful candidates, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £25,547 (part-qualified) or £28,474 to £31,431 (qualified), depending on qualifications and experience

• 35 days’ holiday per year

• Pension scheme

• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Moncrieff on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are seeking a Night Awake Worker to join our Care team on a part-time employed basis. Opportunities also exist for sessional / relief workers. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland. Night Awake Workers work alongside colleagues to ensure the safety and comfort of the children during the night hours. The post also involves undertaking general housekeeping duties as required.

Night Awake Workers work on a rota basis throughout the year and the shift pattern for the employed post is four shifts on, 12 shifts off. Each shift starts at 10pm and finishes at 7.30am.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered (some applicable only to the employed post), including the following:

▪ An hourly rate of £10.54

▪ Seven weeks’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays (pro-rata)

▪ Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (pro-rata) (after probation)

▪ Pension scheme

▪ Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing

▪ Access to perks such as massage therapy and fitness equipment

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and post holders will access comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Lynsey Moncrieff, Service Manager, on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children and young people with complex additional support needs. We currently work with up to 32 children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. From August 2022, we will offer continuing care and learning for young people already at Harmeny, up to the age of 18.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are seeking a Residential Team Manager to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. With the supervision and guidance of the Service Managers (Residential), the Residential Team Manager will be responsible, alongside fellow Care Management colleagues, for providing leadership and operational management of a residential cottage and wider community to support the 24/7 year-round service.

The post holder will be expected to promote a safe and nurturing environment for the children and young people within the cottage, and to ensure that the residential child care staff are led and managed well to contribute to that environment. The post holder will also provide support to the Care Management Team to ensure the smooth running and development of the service and consistently high standards of care.

The normal hours for this post are 39 hours per week, including work during evenings and weekends, but additional hours may be required.

Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the requirements for Residential Child Care Workers with Supervisory Responsibilities. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary of £34,201 to £39,015 per annum
• 35 days’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our employees, and as well as a comprehensive induction the successful candidate will have access to regular training and development opportunities.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child and Family Worker to join our dedicated Education Team to provide care and educational support to a group of children, young people and their families in line with GIRFEC and The Promise.

Candidates will be expected to implement a range of strategies including, but not limited to, key working and family support work, to enable our young people to reach their full potential. Experience of face to face work with children is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates should have a willingness and ability to work with children who have additional support needs and a qualification relevant to working with children.

The post holder will be required to work 39 hours per week. Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join an established and successful organisation. The post holder, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring that Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary of £25,547 (part-qualified) or £25,948 to £28,474 (qualified), depending on qualifications and experience

• Pension scheme

• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (after probation)

• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

• We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

To find out more about this rewarding post, please contact Andrew Skinner, Day Services Manager, on 0131 449 3938 or by email at the address below.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children and young people with complex additional support needs. We currently work with up to 32 children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis. From August 2022, we will offer continuing care and learning for young people already at Harmeny, up to the age of 18.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills - we are easily accessible by bus and transport links.

Due to expanding our services, we are seeking a Service Manager (Residential) to join our dedicated Care Management Team on a full-time basis. The normal hours for this post are 39 hours per week, which may include work during evenings and weekends (as part of an on-call system), but additional hours may be required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective leadership, management and development of our care services, and play an active role in the strategic direction and growth of the organisation as part of Harmeny School Management Team.

The post-holder will lead on aspects relating to the therapeutic care and developmental needs of children who are resident in two cottages. This will take full account of policies and practices informed by Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) and Curriculum for Excellence (CfE), and encouraging the support and participation of families and carers, as we promote the recommendations of The Promise.

Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the requirements for Manager of Residential Child Care Service, or they will need to register within the first six months of employment. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

A fuller job description and person specification outlining the knowledge, skills and experience required can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £42,251 to £48,505* depending on qualifications and experience (*please note that these figures may increase when the inflationary increase for 2021 has been agreed)
• 35 days holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holder will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

To find out more, please contact Craig Paul, Head of Care, on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assessment and Planning Worker to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. Candidates will be expected to lead on the consistent assessment and planning work for all children within the cottages, and to maintain and build on the excellent standard recognised through care inspections. The post holder will support the Care Management Team to raise awareness, understanding and upskill the Residential Care Teams in the assessment and planning process.

Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to gather and summarise complex information and write in a well-structured, transparent way. A relevant qualification in line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) requirements for Residential Child Care Workers and experience of working with children with additional support needs are essential requirements for this role.

Candidates will be required to safely drive children and staff to and from outings, activities and external meetings via fleet vehicle; as such a driving licence is essential.

The post holder will be required to work 39 hours per week, working five days from seven, according to a rota system. Evening and weekend work is required.

Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the SSSC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join an established and successful organisation. The post holder, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring that Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• competitive salary of £28,981 to £31,709 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (after probation)
• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact, Lynsey Moncrieff, Service Manager, on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child and Family Worker to join our dedicated Education Team to provide care and educational support to a group of children, young people and their families in line with GIRFEC and The Promise.

Candidates will be expected to implement a range of strategies including, but not limited to, key working and family support work, to enable our young people to reach their full potential. Experience of face to face work with children is an essential requirement for this role. Candidates should have a willingness and ability to work with children who have additional support needs and a qualification relevant to working with children.

The post holder will be required to work 39 hours per week. Successful applicants will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to join an established and successful organisation. The post holder, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of the nation’s most vulnerable children, ensuring that Harmeny continues to offer an excellent service.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary of £25,439 to £27,916 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (after probation)
• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy, access to fitness equipment and a wellbeing space

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact, Andrew Skinner, Day Service Manager on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

We are also currently implementing our exciting Acorn Programme, which will allow us to provide continuing care and education services from August 2022 to young people, aged 15+, and will include purpose-built learning spaces and an innovative new secondary curriculum. This will enable Harmeny to keep its pledge, as a result of the Independent Care Review / The Promise, to improve the lives of even more care-experienced young people.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are seeking three new Trustees to join our Board and oversee the governance of our organisation, preferably with knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Health (preferably with experience of mental health)
• Care (preferably with children and families experience)
• Legal(preferably in relation to charities)

Trustees are expected to prepare for and attend around six meetings per year (currently held remotely), and be involved on an otherwise ad hoc basis, for example to join a sub-committee or working group, take part in a recruitment panel, attend Harmeny events or support Harmeny’s work externally.

Harmeny is committed to equality of opportunity and the promotion of diversity, including in relation to its Board. While we welcome applications from all parts of society, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from racially diverse backgrounds, younger candidates and those who are care experienced (such as someone who has been in care or the parent or carer of such a person).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Trustees in a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland. Support and mentoring can be provided to those who are interested but may be early in their careers and/or lacking experience in acting as a board member.

We encourage anyone, and particularly those from the groups mentioned above, to contact us to discuss whether they might be suitable.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below. Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

There is no remuneration attached to the role but out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Neil Squires, Chief Executive on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering for an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our Care Team on a full-time employed basis. Permanent and temporary positions are available. The post-holders will contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the children paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential.

The successful candidates will work 39 hours per week, working five days from seven, according to a rota system. Evening and weekend work is required.

Applicants should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the requirements for residential child care workers, or they will need to register within the first six months of employment. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified or part-qualified Residential Child Care Workers to join an established and successful organisation. Successful candidates, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children.

A fuller job description can be found on our website at harmeny.org.uk/jobs

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £24,697 (part-qualified) or £27,916 to £30,815 (qualified), depending on qualifications and experience *(please note that these figures may increase when the inflationary increase for 2021 has been agreed)
• 35 days’ holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and the post-holders will have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Lynsey Moncrieff on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are seeking three Residential Child Care Workers (Nights) to join our Care team on a part-time employed basis. The post-holder will be responsible for all childcare needs through the night as well as the informal management and organisation of the Night Awake team.

The successful candidate will work an average of 1216 hours per year (roughly 121 nights per year) on a rota basis, on a three nights on / six nights off pattern, 10pm-8am. There will be opportunities to work additional night shifts to cover for colleagues (e.g. holidays) but this will not be compulsory.

Applicants must be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) in line with the SSSC requirements for residential childcare workers (RCCWs).

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland. We are highly committed to the professional development of all our employees, and as well as a comprehensive induction the successful candidate will have access to regular training and development opportunities.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered, including the following:

• A competitive salary of £19,415 to £21,431, inclusive of an allowance for working nights, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £27,916 to £30,815 (subject to any 2021 inflationary increase)
• 16 nights’ holiday per year (approx.), inclusive of public holidays (pro-rata from a full-time equivalent entitlement of 35 days)
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (pro-rata) (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing
• Access to perks such as massage therapy and fitness equipment

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and post holders will access comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Lynsey Moncrieff, Service Manager, on 0131 449 3938.

*The above is calculated using a part-time salary of £16,750 to £18,489 (based on a full-time equivalent salary of £27,916 to £30,815), with an allowance for working nights of £2,665 to £2,942.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering to an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are seeking a Night Awake Worker to join our Care team on a part-time employed basis. Opportunities also exist for sessional / casual workers. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated individuals to join a friendly organisation making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Scotland.

Night Awake Workers work alongside colleagues to ensure the safety and comfort of the children during the night hours. The post also involves undertaking general housekeeping duties as required. Night Awake Workers work on a rota basis throughout the year and the shift pattern for the employed post is four shifts on, 12 shifts off. Each shift starts at 10pm and finishes at 7.30am.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered (some applicable only to the employed post), including the following:

• An hourly rate of £10.12 (*subject to any 2021 inflationary increase)
• Seven weeks’ holiday per year, inclusive of public holidays (pro-rata)
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (pro-rata) (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance and wellbeing
• Access to perks such as massage therapy and fitness equipment

We are highly committed to the professional development of all our staff and post holders will access comprehensive training and development opportunities as well as other employee benefits.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Lynsey Moncrieff, Service Manager, on 0131 449 3938.

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We currently work with children of primary up to early secondary stage, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, with exciting plans to extend our service offering for an older age group.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats, children’s play areas and a mountain bike track. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is ample parking.

We are currently looking for Residential Child Care Workers to join our Care Team to contribute to a culture and ethos in which we make the needs of the children paramount and provide them with security, safety, care and social development to enable them to reach their potential. Opportunities exist for various roles including full-time, part-time, and fixed-term (initially for approximately six months, with the possibility of extension).

The successful candidates should be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), or they will need to register within the first six months of employment. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

Full-time hours are 39 per week, working five days from seven, according to a rota system. Part-time hours are likely to be 19.5 per week, but we may consider other options. Evening and weekend work is required in either case.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified or part-qualified Residential Child Care Workers to join an established and successful organisation. Successful candidates, together with colleagues in Care, Education and Support Services, will have the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable children.

A fuller job description and person specification can be found using the link below.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A salary of £24,697 (part-qualified) or £27,916 to £30,815 (qualified), depending on qualifications and experience *(please note that these figures may increase when the inflationary increase for 2021 has been agreed)
• 35 days’ holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time posts)
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies and other benefits

To find out more, please contact Stacey Lawrence on 0131 449 3938.