Senior Residential Childcare Worker

CrossReach; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social care provider seeks a Lead Practitioner for Finniescroft Farm in Glasgow. This hands-on role focuses on supporting young people who have faced difficulties in life, leading a team to ensure they receive excellent care and opportunities for personal growth. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience and qualifications in social care, alongside a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Exclusive retail and leisure discounts

Contributory pension plan

Death in service benefit

Family-friendly policies

Health cash plan

Support services

Qualifications

• Experience in care, education, or support settings is essential.
• Must have HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3 qualifications.
• Full UK Manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with young people.
• Create and manage individual care plans.
• Lead and mentor staff to maintain high care standards.
• Support young people’s engagement with education and community.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Calm, reflective approach

Developing care plans

Managing risk

Promoting positive behaviour

Understanding of trauma and attachment

Education

HNC Social Care

SVQ Level 3

Job description

Finniescroft Farm is a safe, supportive home where young people can grow, thrive, and build brighter futures. We focus on their wellbeing and development, offering access to education through our Erskine Waterfront Campus, local schools, further learning, and employment opportunities. With the right support, every young person here can feel valued, capable, and ready to reach their potential.

We’re looking for an experienced, confident Lead Practitioner to join our team at Finniescroft Farm, providing a safe, stable home for young people who’ve had a tough start in life.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead by example, supporting young people to grow in confidence, develop life skills, and build positive relationships. You’ll guide the team day to day, making sure every child gets the care, support, and opportunities they deserve.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people, helping them feel safe, valued, and included
• Creating and managing individual care plans that put their needs, wellbeing, and development first
• Leading and mentoring staff, making sure high standards of care and support are maintained
• Working closely with families, schools, and other professionals to get the best outcomes for each young person
• Supporting young people to engage with education, build independence, and be part of their community

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people in care, education, or support settings
• A calm, reflective approach and the confidence to lead a team
• Skills in developing care plans, managing risk, and promoting positive behaviour
• An understanding of trauma, attachment, and therapeutic approaches
• HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3
• Full UK Manual driving licence

This is your chance to step into a key leadership role where you can make a real, lasting difference to young people’s lives.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and help us create a brighter future for every young person at Finniescroft Farm.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others, including exclusive retail and leisure discounts, a contributory pension plan, death in service benefit, family-friendly policies, health cash plan, and support services.

CrossReach has been at the forefront of high-quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and pioneering services that have changed thousands of lives. We are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, part of the Church of Scotland, and committed to providing services in Christ’s name to those in challenging circumstances.

As we work in Christ’s name, this role requires you to have a Christian faith and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

This position requires membership of the PVG Scheme and registration with SSSC, and you must have the legal right to work in the UK, verified through UK Visas and Immigration.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. If you have questions about this role or our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team at [emailprotected].

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early, so early application is encouraged.

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