Overview
Join to apply for the Residential Children's Worker Support Practitioner role at CrossReach.
Are you kind, patient and full of compassion with a spark of creativity? Then you might be just who we’re looking for. At CrossReach, everyday moments like playing a game, cooking a meal or walking on the beach help build trust and change young lives. The children in our care have faced real challenges and your role is to help them feel safe, supported and ready for the future.
You’ll work in one of our small, community-based houses alongside a great team, with children attending our new purpose-built school nearby.
Responsibilities
* Build strong, supportive relationships
* Help children with daily routines and activities
* Support care plans and work closely with Lead Practitioners
* Focus on the why behind behaviours, not just the what
Qualifications
* An HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3 (or is working towards them)
* Experience in care or education
* A full manual driving licence
What we offer
* Inclusion in a large charity where people matter, your ideas are valued and growth is supported
* Range of benefits including exclusive retail and leisure discounts, pension, death in service benefit, health plan, and family-friendly policies
* Care concierge service and professional development support
Additional Information
* This post requires membership of the PVG Scheme and appropriate vetting checks; you will also be required to be registered with SSSC
* Our organisation is part of the Church of Scotland; the role requires you to have a Christian faith and to work within our Christian Ethos (Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010)
* UK entitlement to work checks are required for all prospective employees
* We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date
For queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team.
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