Finniescroft Farm sits on the edge of Lennoxtown in East Dunbartonshire, offering a safe and welcoming home for children and young people up to the age of 21. Surrounded by peaceful countryside, it strikes the perfect balance between tranquillity and community life. As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home for children and young people. Alongside building positive relationships, you will provide leadership on shift, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality care while ensuring children and young people experience stability, opportunity and a genuine sense of belonging. Lead and coordinate shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the service Support colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care Make confident decisions that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people Develop and review assessments, care plans and risk assessments Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people and families You will be an experienced childcare practitioner who understands the importance of relationship-based and trauma-informed practice. You will be confident taking the lead on shift, making decisions when circumstances change and supporting colleagues to provide consistent, high-quality care. You will be passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential and creating opportunities that build confidence, resilience and positive memories. Children and Young Person Care Mentor GIRFEC Lead Practitioner will be required to be registered with Scottish Social Services Council and have or attain within the registration period the minimum qualification of HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3. A full manual driving licence is essential. At CrossReach, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. You'll be part of a supportive team where your leadership, ideas and experience will help shape positive futures. Ready to take the next step in your childcare career? Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most. But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you. CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better. Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances. As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. Workplace and Role Accessibility Supplements (attached below) - This guide outlines the physical, environmental, and location based aspects of the role to help you understand how the work is carried out and whether it’s right for you. It may also help you identify any adjustments or support that would enable you to do your best work. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Application Assistance: For help completing an application on Jobtrain, please click here - Application Guidance - Jobtrain Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Support Hub: For advice and support with any system issues, please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - Jobtrain - Jobseekers Support Hub Browser Recommendation: We recommend using the internet browsers "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.
Residential Childcare Worker for Children's Home in Kirkintilloch employer: CrossReach
CrossReach is an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people in a nurturing environment at Millmuir Farm House. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer comprehensive training, a generous pension plan, and a range of health and wellness benefits, ensuring our staff feel valued and supported. Join us in making a meaningful difference while enjoying a collaborative work culture that prioritises your growth and wellbeing.
