Job Description

Tucked away near Lennoxtown with open countryside all around, Finniescroft Farm is more than just a home. It is a place where children and young people can feel part of something, with space to grow and people to support them. We create a homely, therapeutic environment where young people can build confidence, explore new opportunities, and enjoy being involved in the community around them.


At CrossReach, everyday moments like playing a game, cooking a meal or walking on the beach help build trust and change young lives. The children in our care have faced real challenges, and your role is to help them feel safe, supported and ready for the future.


You'll work in one of our small, community-based houses alongside a great team, with children attending our new purpose-built school nearby.

In this role, you'll:

Build strong, supportive relationships Help children with daily routines and activities Support care plans and work closely with Lead Practitioners Focus on the why behind behaviours, not just the what Provide flexible relief cover to support the wider team

We're looking for someone who has:

An HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3, or who is currently working towards these qualifications, along with experience in care or education. You'll hold a full manual driving licence, as outings are part of the role, and bring a calm, compassionate approach with a genuine desire to help children feel safe, valued and able to thrive.


At CrossReach, you'll be supported by an experienced team who are committed to delivering the best outcomes for children. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills and provide care that is tailored to individual needs.

When you'll be working

This is a relief role offering flexible working to meet service needs. The house works to a 3-week rolling rota, typically covering a mixture of early shifts from 7am to 3pm, late shifts from 2pm to 10pm and sleepover shifts. Shifts may vary depending on the needs of the young people, and additional payment is provided for sleepovers.

January and February start dates are available.

Ready to make everyday moments meaningful and provide support when it matters most? Apply now.

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.


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.

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