CrossReach
Relief Residential Childcare Worker
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Rockwood House
Nestled in the vibrant town of Beith, Rockwood House is more than just a place to live. It is a small, nurturing home where young people can grow, make connections, and feel part of something. We encourage involvement in local groups, clubs, and activities, always working alongside each young person to help them settle, build confidence, and take those all-important next steps towards their future.
Role Overview
As a Residential Child Care Worker, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and supportive home for children and young people. Through positive relationships, consistency, and trauma-informed practice, you will support them to build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes.
What You Will Do
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with children and young people
- Provide emotional support, guidance, and positive role modelling
- Support education, health, wellbeing, and daily living activities
- Contribute to care plans, assessments, and reviews
- Create opportunities for fun, play, and meaningful experiences
- Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies
- Maintain accurate records and reports
About You
You will be compassionate, patient, and committed to helping children and young people thrive. You will understand the importance of building positive relationships and providing consistent support, particularly for those who have experienced adversity or trauma. You will be able to work effectively as part of a team, communicate confidently, and remain calm during challenging situations. You will hold, or be willing to work towards, an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (Children and Young People). This role requires SSSC registration and membership of the PVG Scheme.
Why Work With Us?
At CrossReach, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to feel safe, valued, and supported. You'll join a dedicated team where your contribution matters and where you'll have access to training, development, and opportunities to progress your career.
If you're ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
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About CrossReach
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 Immigration. 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.
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If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.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.
Additional Information For Candidates
Application Process
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