Lead Childrens Worker (nights) - Part Time

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive discounts (Blue Light)

Contributory pension & death inservice

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Care concierge service

Job summary

CrossReach Trading Ltd. is seeking a Lead Children’s Worker for our night-time short-break service in Springburn, Glasgow. You will lead the overnight shift, ensure high standards of care, and support children with disabilities to stay safe and confident during the night.

The role requires a SVQ 3 in Social Care (Children) or equivalent, and registration with PVG and SSSC. Female applicants only due to policy, with a supportive benefits package including pension and health plans.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 in Social Care (Children) or equivalent
• Experience with children, including those with additional support needs
• Ability to remain calm and focused during night shifts

Responsibilities

• Lead the overnight shift, coordinate colleagues and allocate responsibilities
• Provide personal care respectfully (toileting, dressing, eating, hygiene)
• Run the overnight respite centre when senior staff are absent
• Follow care plans and risk assessments for safe, consistent support
• Administer medication per care plans and procedures
• Support mobility and safety of children, maintaining dignity and wellbeing
• Communicate clearly with families, colleagues and professionals

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

SVQ 3 in Social Care (Children)

HNC or SCQF Level 7

Job description

We’re looking for a Lead Children’s Worker to join our Children with Disabilities service in Springburn, providing care and support throughout the night.

Our short-break service gives children and young people with disabilities a safe and nurturing place to stay, while supporting their confidence, independence and individual development. As part of the night team, you’ll make sure each child feels safe, comfortable and well supported, while taking responsibility for leading the shift and maintaining high standards of care throughout the night.

This role is open to female applicants only. Being female is an Occupational Requirement for this role under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the overnight shift, coordinating colleagues and making sure responsibilities are clearly allocated.
• Provide personal care sensitively and respectfully, including support with toileting, dressing, eating, drinking and personal hygiene.
• Take responsibility for running the overnight respite centre when the Team Leader or Service Manager is not present.
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments to provide safe, consistent support.
• Administer medication safely in line with individual care plans and organisational procedures.
• Support children with mobility needs and ensure their safety, dignity and wellbeing.
• Respond calmly and confidently when children need additional support or display challenging behaviour.
• Keep care plans, records and supporting documentation accurate and up to date.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Support and mentor colleagues, helping the whole team provide high-quality care.

About You

You’ll be an experienced and compassionate care professional who is confident taking responsibility and making decisions during a night shift. You’ll have an SVQ 3 in Social Care (Children), HNC or equivalent SCQF Level 7 qualification and experience of working with children, ideally including children with additional support needs. You’ll have experience supporting individuals who may display challenging behaviour and be able to remain calm and focused when situations are demanding or priorities change. You’ll bring strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, alongside a genuine commitment to providing safe, person-centred care. Experience in care, education or youth work and building positive relationships with families would be an advantage. You’ll need to be a member of the PVG Scheme and registered with the SSSC, meeting the standards required for your registration. As we do our work in Christ’s name, you’ll need to be respectful of our Christian ethos and able to work within it.

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.

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.

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.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on [e-mail]