CrossReach
Senior Residential Childcare Worker
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About Carraig View
At Carraig View, we create the kind of environment where children and young people can feel safe, valued, and ready to take their next steps. With stunning views across the Firth of Clyde, our home sits proudly on the edge of Port Glasgow. It is a place where young people can build confidence, connect with others, and take part in everyday life through school, activities, and new friendships. Our team are passionate about helping every young person feel they belong.
Role Overview
As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home for children and young people. Alongside building positive relationships, you will provide leadership on shift, supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality care while ensuring children and young people experience stability, opportunity, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate shifts, ensuring the smooth running of the service.
- Support colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care.
- Make confident decisions that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Develop and review assessments, care plans, and risk assessments.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families.
- Create opportunities for fun, learning, and meaningful experiences.
- Work collaboratively with professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
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About You
- Experienced childcare practitioner passionate about leading a shift and developing the team on shift.
- Understands the importance of relationship-based and trauma-informed practice.
- Resilient, remains calm under pressure, and demonstrates strong decision-making skills.
- Supports and develops colleagues, fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
- Passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) with a minimum qualification of HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3.
- A full manual driving licence is essential.
- PVG Scheme membership is required.
Why Work with Us?
At CrossReach, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. You'll be part of a supportive team where your leadership, ideas, and experience will help shape positive futures.
Benefits
- Access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts.
- Generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Health cash plan for a wide range of health treatments.
- Care concierge service for life's challenges.
- Contribution to professional membership fees.
- Opportunities for training and development.
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Our Commitment
- Respectful of our Christian Ethos and able to work within it.
- Legal obligation to ensure all workers have the relevant permission to work in the UK.
- Committed to building a diverse and talented team.
- Encourages an inclusive and inspiring environment.
Role Accessibility
- Workplace and Role Accessibility Supplements are available to help understand the physical, environmental, and location-based aspects of the role.
Application Process
- Apply on Jobtrain.
- No CV upload required.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- Assistance with the application process is available.
- Regular email and Jobtrain account checks are advised.
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- Amendments to the application are not possible once submitted.
Contact Information
For queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk. Note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
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