Residential Childcare Worker - Nights

CrossReach Trading Ltd.; Mugdock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Care concierge service

Family friendly policies

Training and development

Job summary

CrossReach Trading Ltd. is seeking a Night Support Practitioner for Dumbrock House to help create a safe, nurturing environment for young people during night hours. You will work independently, using calm judgment and a relationship-focused approach to respond to individual needs.

The role runs on a six-month fixed-term basis with potential extensions across CrossReach services, subject to vacancies. Applicants should have care/education experience, a driving licence, and be prepared for PVG,

Qualifications

• Experience of working in care and/or education, with understanding of positive relationships in supporting children and young people.
• Able to assess situations, make sound decisions and respond appropriately to challenges.
• Must meet PVG and SSSC requirements and be prepared for professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide reassurance and emotional support to children and young people who may be unsettled or distressed.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and structured environment throughout the night.
• Respond calmly to incidents or unexpected situations using a therapeutic approach.
• Record accurately and share information with colleagues to support care plans.
• Assist with routines and transitions between night and day shifts.

Skills

Care experience

Attachment-informed practice

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Social Care

SVQ Level 3

Job description

Dumbrock House is a place where young people can take those all-important steps towards a brighter future. Whether it is building confidence, developing new skills, or simply finding their feet, we are here to support every child and young person as they grow. Each day brings new opportunities to get involved, explore the local area, and enjoy those small but meaningful moments of connection and belonging.

As a Night Support Practitioner at Dumbrock, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people feel supported and understood. Working independently throughout the night, you'll use your confidence, sound judgement and calm approach to respond to their individual needs.

This role is initially offered on a six-month fixed-term basis, but there may be opportunities to extend your time at Dumbrock or continue working within another CrossReach service, depending on future vacancies and service needs.

What your night could look like

• Providing reassurance and emotional support to children and young people who may be unsettled, anxious or distressed.
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming and structured environment throughout the night.
• Responding calmly and appropriately to incidents or unexpected situations, using a therapeutic and relationship-focused approach.
• Supporting individual care plans, maintaining accurate records and sharing important information with colleagues.
• Encouraging independence and supporting everyday routines where needed.
• Preparing for a smooth transition into the day shift, ensuring continuity of care and support.

About you

You'll bring experience of working in care and/or education, with an understanding of the importance of positive relationships in supporting children and young people. You'll be compassionate, patient and confident working independently, with the ability to assess situations, make sound decisions and respond appropriately when challenges arise. You'll understand attachment-informed practice, communicate effectively and be comfortable taking responsibility throughout your shift. Good organisational, recording and IT skills are important, along with experience of group work and a full manual driving licence.

You'll need to hold, or be willing to work towards within the required registration period, an HNC in Social Care and SVQ Level 3, and meet the requirements for Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. This post also requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

What you'll gain

• Ongoing training and professional development to strengthen your skills and confidence.
• Valuable experience in residential childcare and therapeutic, relationship-focused support.
• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference to young people's lives.
• The possibility of further career opportunities within Dumbrock or across CrossReach's wider services.

If you're someone who can offer reassurance, stability and understanding when young people need it most, we'd love to hear from you.

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 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]

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.