Kibble
Sessional Child and Youth Care Worker
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The Assessment Centre for this post will take place in August at our Glasgow Headquarters.
Prior to attending the Assessment Centre, you will be required to attend a 15-minute Team's call for an interview with one of our Young People. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange this.
Staff Benefits At Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety, and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses, and contact lenses
- Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco, and other partners
- Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
- Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritize self-care
- Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays
About Kibble
Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education, and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families, and communities.
When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.
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Job Purpose
The post involves direct working with young people who, because of difficulties in the community (e.g., offending), are unable to remain at home and who, at the instruction of a Children’s Hearing or a Court, must be accommodated by Kibble.
Main Duties
- To encourage the personal development of each young person and, where appropriate, assisting in Unit routines, activities, etc., with Unit colleagues.
- To work as part of a designated staff team, operating at all times within Centre and Unit Policies.
- To participate, as appropriate, in the unit communication system. This may be verbally, e.g., at staff handovers, meetings, by telephone, etc., or in written form, e.g., log books, diaries, and, where appropriate, case notes.
- To work within appropriate personal and professional boundaries, ensuring all information regarding young people and staff is treated with appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitivity.
- To provide a safe environment for all young people and staff by being vigilant at all times, complying with Health and Safety guidelines, and maintaining appropriate checks on young people and the unit environment.
- To undertake any other relevant duties as directed by a senior staff member.
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Key Skills And Experience
- A range of life experiences.
- Able to form professional relationships with young people and staff.
- Able to maintain a consistent, professional, and non-confrontational approach at all times.
- A basic understanding of the issues confronting young people within Kibble.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Self-awareness.
- Previous experience of working with young people is desirable.
- A flexible approach to working is essential as the Centre operates 24/7, 365 days per year.
- Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.
Safe Crisis Training (SCM)
Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.
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