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Playing a game, eating lunch together, visiting a beach. These are everyday things, but in this job they are powerful tools for building trust, creating memories and improving young lives. The children in our care have faced more challenges than most, and it's our job to help them realise their potential and integrate back into their communities.
Here at CrossReach's residential service, children live in small community houses and learn at a new purpose built school, all supported by caring professionals like you. It's a place made with positive experiences and clear structure in mind - somewhere to heal in time, grow as individuals and succeed.
Located close to the village of Kippen, about a fifteen minute drive from the centre of Stirling, The Old Lodge provides high quality accommodation and a rural environment for a maximum of 3 children and young people aged from eight years to early twenties. Since 2008 our Intensive Support Service has successfully helped children and young people who are vulnerable and at risk within their homes or communities and require additional support.
We are looking for a dedicated Support Practitioner to join our friendly child focused team. In this role you will provide high quality care to children and young people in line with our values and SSSC standards. You'll play a vital role in assessing children's needs and support the Lead Practitioners in implementing positive and robust care plans.
You can make an incredible impact in this job, and as part of a close knit team you will take a whole child approach, focusing on everything from completing everyday tasks to improving relationships. Key responsibilities include meeting care needs, supporting care planning, and fostering positive relationships using the PACE principles.
Ideally you will have an HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3 qualification, plus some experience in a care or education role. However if you've got an emphatic approach with the ability to see beyond behaviours to the reasons why, we'll provide full training for the role. Essential skills also include a person centred approach, strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development. This position also requires a full manual driving license. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on our children and young people we would love to hear from you.
We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.
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 still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. 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 you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
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. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on .uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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