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Dumbrock House is a place where young people can take those all-important steps toward a brighter future. Whether it is building confidence, developing new skills, or simply finding their feet, we are here to support every child and young person as they grow.
What Your Day Could Involve
* Working as part of a holistic team to meet the care and educational needs of children and young people
* Acting as a keyworker, developing and implementing individual care plans in line with GIRFEC principles
* Building strong, trusting relationships using the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
* Supporting children to develop life skills, build confidence and take part in activities that promote wellbeing
* Leading and mentoring Support Practitioners, contributing to reflection, team development and quality assurance
About You
You’ll be compassionate, reflective and committed to helping children achieve their full potential. You bring warmth, patience and professionalism to everything you do and understand the power of genuine connection.
You’ll hold an HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). A full manual driving licence is essential.
You’ll have significant experience in care or education, with a person-centred approach and a willingness to keep learning. It’s an advantage if you have knowledge of Attachment Theory or Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), and good communication and IT skills will help you thrive in the role.
You should be comfortable working within and supporting the Christian values and ethos of CrossReach. Membership of the PVG Scheme and compliance with SSSC standards are required.
What You’ll Gain
* The chance to be part of a values-driven organisation rooted in compassion and inclusion
* Ongoing training, reflection and opportunities for professional growth
* A rewarding career where you’ll see the difference your support makes every day
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If you share our belief that every child deserves the chance to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to start your journey with CrossReach.
We also offer a range of benefits including access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card, a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit, enhanced family‑friendly policies, and a health cash plan providing cash‑back for health treatments. A care concierge service is also available to assist you with life’s challenges.
Legal and EEO Statements
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 Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Because of our Christian faith and the Christian ethos of CrossReach, this role requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
Additional Information For Candidates
* Application Process: Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process CrossReach Recruitment Process
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* Deadline: Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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