Tucked away in Dalry, Mount Pleasant is more than just a house. It is a vibrant, nurturing space where young people can feel safe, supported, and ready to take their next steps. We focus on building positive relationships, encouraging community involvement, and helping young people grow in confidence. Whether it is friendships, life skills, or future plans, we work together to make sure every young person has the chance to thrive.
As a Relief Support Practitioner with CrossReach Children & Family Services, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people to feel safe, valued and included within a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children and young people overcome challenges, build positive relationships and achieve the best possible outcomes. Working as part of a holistic team, you will contribute to the delivery of high quality care and support that reflects the values, ethos and professional standards of CrossReach.
At CrossReach, we believe in creating environments where children and young people feel listened to, respected and supported. Through relationship-based and trauma-informed practice, we work to strengthen confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing while promoting inclusion and relational health.
What you will do
In this role, you will:
1. Provide high quality care and support to children and young people within a residential setting
2. Support children and young people with their emotional wellbeing, daily living skills, education and community activities
3. Build positive and trusting relationships using therapeutic and attachment-informed approaches, including P.A.C.E. principles
4. Work alongside Keyworkers, families and external professionals to help meet the individual needs of children and young people
5. Support the development and implementation of care plans, risk assessments and positive outcomes
6. Promote communication and inclusion for children and young people, including those experiencing emotional distress or social isolation
7. Encourage and support children and young people to participate in hobbies, physical activities and learning opportunities
8. Contribute to reports, records and daily logs in line with organisational policies and professional standards
9. Promote a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for children and young people
10. Work flexibly across shift patterns, including sleepover duties where required
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone with experience within care and/or education who brings a reflective, person-centred and relationship-focused approach to their practice. You should have good communication, planning and recording skills, alongside the ability to build positive relationships with children and young people. A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people is essential, as is an understanding of attachment-informed practice. You should also be confident using IT systems and able to work effectively as part of a team. A full driving licence is essential for this role. Applicants should hold, or be willing to work towards, the qualifications required for SSSC registration, including HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3.
Why work for CrossReach?
We offer a supportive working environment where your wellbeing and development matter. As a Relief Support Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.
Our benefits include:
11. Flexible relief working opportunities
12. Access to training and ongoing learning opportunities
13. Supportive team culture with regular guidance and supervision
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can support children and young people to feel safe, supported and empowered to achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply today.
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.
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. We welcome conversations about what you personally need to work within our services, and we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you where possible.