Support Practitioner

Job Location	Strathblane
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	24,055 - 25,582 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

Playing a game, eating lunch together, visiting a beach. Theyre everyday things. But in this job, theyre powerful tools: for building trust, creating memories and improving young lives. Because the children in our care have faced more challenges thanmost, and its our job to help them realise their potential and integrate back into their communities. Here, at CrossReachs residential service, children live in small community houses and learn at a new purpose-built school,all supported by caring professionals like you. Its a place made with positive experiences and clear structure in mind somewhereto heal in time, grow as individuals and succeed in the future.Which makes this a job with incredible impact. Youll play a vital role in assessing childrens needs and supporting the Lead Practitioners in implementing positive and robust care plans. As part of a close-knit team, youll take a whole-child approachfocusing on everything from completing everyday tasks to improving relationships.Ideally, youll have an HNC Social Care and SVQ Level 3 qualification, plus some experience in a care or education role. However, if youve got an emphatic approach with the ability to see beyond behaviour to the reasons why, well provide full trainingfor the role. Youll also need a driving licence.Even though CrossReach is one of Scotlands largest social care organisations with services across the country, we genuinely value the individual. For the children here, that means being treated with respect, whatever the circumstances. For professionalslike you, it means being part of an environment where you can contribute ideas, have your needs recognised and achieve your ambitions.Because as you support the childrens future, well look after yours, with ongoing training and support for achieving additional qualifications. Youll also receive a competitive salary, together with generous pension, health benefits and access to a rangeof leisure and retail discounts.A full candidate information pack can be found here. If you would like to talk to someone or arrange a visit, please email us at .PersonalAs we do our work in Christs 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 SSSC registered, so you must be willing to undertake the necessary vetting checks.

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