Job Description

Nestled on the edge of Lennoxtown, Finniescroft Farm is a warm, welcoming home for children and young people up to the age of 21. Surrounded by peaceful, semi-rural landscapes, it offers a calm setting where young people can feel safe, valued and supported all while staying connected to the local community. We actively encourage involvement in nearby activities and the use of local facilities, helping each young person build confidence, develop life skills and truly feel they belong.


And that's where you come in.


At CrossReach, caring isn't just what we do it's who we are. Rooted in Christian values and over 150 years of compassionate service, we're here to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people who need it most.


We're on the lookout for a dedicated Lead Practitioner to join our Children & Families Services team. In this vital role, you'll become a Key Worker to children and young people, championing their needs, dreams, and dignity every single day.

What you'll do:

Be a steady presence and trusted advocate, ensuring each child's voice is heard not just listened to. Take the lead in planning and delivering care that nurtures wellbeing and helps children thrive emotionally, socially and educationally. Build strong, positive relationships with the children you support the kind that help them feel safe, valued and understood. Work closely with families, schools and other agencies to get it right for every child. Write and carry out individual care plans making sure each child's unique needs are at the heart of everything we do. Guide and support your team, share what you know, and occasionally step up to cover for the Team Leader when needed.

What you'll need:

To be registered (or eligible to register) with the SSSC, with qualifications like HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3. A full manual driving licence you'll be out and about from time to time. A Christian faith and a heart for working within our values. A calm, compassionate approach and a real understanding of how relationships can help children recover and grow. DDP Level 1 training is a bonus but if you don't have it yet, we can help you get there.

Because we don't just offer jobs we offer purpose. You'll join a team that believes in kindness, connection, and making sure every child gets the chance to feel safe, supported and part of something good. We offer excellent training, career development and the chance to make real, lasting change in children's lives.


If you're ready to be the person a child remembers for all the right reasons then we'd love to hear from you.


Apply today and be the difference that truly matters.


We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.


Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.


But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.


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 the job you have applied for 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.


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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