Finniescroft Farm is a place where young people can feel safe, supported, and ready to take their next steps. Set in a semi‑rural spot near Lennoxtown, our home offers the space to settle, grow, and build confidence. Whether it is through learning, new experiences, or being part of the community, we focus on helping every child and young person feel valued and ready for what comes next.
As a Lead Practitioner with CrossReach Children & Family Services, you will play a key role in creating safe, stable and nurturing environments where children and young people can feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve positive outcomes.
What You Will Do
* Provide high‑quality care and support to children and young people within a residential setting
* Take lead responsibility as a Keyworker, supporting the development, implementation and review of care plans, risk assessments and individual outcomes
* Help children and young people achieve positive progress within a safe, stable and nurturing environment
* Build positive and trusting relationships using therapeutic and attachment‑informed approaches
* Support children and young people with daily living skills, emotional wellbeing, education and community activities
* Work closely with families, carers and external professionals to ensure joined‑up support
* Contribute to reports, reviews and meetings relating to the care and support of children and young people
* Support and guide Support Practitioners within the team and assist the Team Leader when required
* Work flexibly across shift patterns, including sleepover duties where required
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with significant experience within care and/or education who brings a reflective, person‑centred and relationship‑focused approach to their practice. You should have strong communication, planning and recording skills, alongside the ability to remain calm, compassionate and consistent in challenging situations. A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people is essential, as is an understanding of attachment‑informed and trauma‑informed practice. A full driving licence is required for this role. You should also hold, or be willing to work towards, the qualifications required for SSSC registration, including HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3. DDP Level 1 or equivalent is desirable.
Other requirements: Christian faith and the ability to uphold our Christian Ethos (Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010). Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and necessary vetting checks are required. You must be registered with SSSC and be able to meet the standards and criteria for registration. Proof of work entitlement in the UK is mandatory.
Benefits
We offer a supportive working environment where your development and wellbeing matter. Benefits include exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme, a generous contributory pension plan, enhanced family‑friendly policies, a health cash plan, and access to a care concierge service. We also support your professional development and contribute to membership fees.
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