As a Residential Social Worker at CrossReach, you will be based within one of our Residential Children’s Homes, working directly with children and young people as part of the residential team. This is a hands-on role where you will build meaningful relationships, support daily routines, and respond to the needs of the home as they arise. Alongside direct care, you will apply your social work expertise to assessment, planning and decision-making. You will use your experience to guide and support colleagues, modelling strong relational and trauma-informed practice. Recording and reporting are important elements of the role, grounded in your day to day involvement with young people and the life of the home.

The role

As a qualified professional, you'll be a strong, steady presence in the home, someone others naturally look to. You’ll combine hands-on, compassionate care with confident leadership, setting the tone, guiding the team, and upholding the highest professional standards every day.

What your day could involve:

• Working directly with children and young people within the residential setting, building safe and trusting relationships
• Holding key-worker responsibility, including completing assessments, care plans and reports
• Leading practice on shift, supporting decision-making, risk assessment and problem solving
• Coaching and guiding colleagues, supporting the development of good relational and trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to child protection discussions and decisions as they arise
• Working closely with families, social work, education and other partner agencies
• Participating in looked after reviews, hearings and review meetings
• Helping maintain a stable, predictable and well-run home environment

About you

We’re looking for a qualified Social Worker who is comfortable working within a residential setting and wants to remain close to practice. You’ll bring experience, sound judgement and emotional resilience, and you’ll be confident supporting both young people and colleagues in complex situations. This is a 24/7 environment, so you must be able to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, and value being part of a consistent team within the home. You will work in a relational, trauma-informed way and be committed to reflective practice and continuous improvement.

What you will need

• BA Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Experience working within Children and Families services
• Registration with the SSSC and commitment to their Codes of Practice
• Ability to complete assessments, care plans and reports to a high standard
• Full manual driving licence and confidence driving pool cars
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365
• PVG membership or willingness to join
• Able to work flexibly across shifts including evenings and weekends.

Why join us

You’ll join a team where relationships, consistency and good practice truly matter. You will be supported through training, reflective supervision and a clear practice model, and your professional experience will be recognised and valued. This is a role for a professional who wants to stay connected to young people while contributing directly to the quality and culture of care within the home. If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we would welcome your application. If you have any questions and would like an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk.

Please note candidates who are successfully shortlisted, will be invited to a selection event on Thursday 26th March 4-7pm at Erskine Waterfront Campus, Erskine, Paisley

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.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk

Ark is a major provider of Housing, Care and Support to people with long term and enduring conditions such as learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia and autism.

Ark supports people to live independently in their own homes providing everything from a few hours a week social and life admin support to 24/7 care supporting with personal care, medication, household tasks, attending appointments and leisure activities.

We have lots of opportunities across Scotland for our Support Worker roles. As we provide full training no previous is experience is required.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting people to live their best lives, then apply now to join our team!

Your main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people.
• Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships.
• Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement.
• Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

Previous experience of the following is an advantage but not essential as Ark will provide full training: Care Worker, Social worker, Home Carer, Case Worker, Care Assistant, Autism Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant , Social Care Worker.

View our job outline, find out what you working week could look like and hear from our current Support Workers on Arks website arkha.org.uk/work-with-us

Why Ark?

• No Previous Experience Required - Ark provide full training so no previous experience is required making our Support Worker roles the perfect place to start your career in Adult Social Care.
• Get a qualification while you work - Ark fully fund your SVQ2 in Health & Social Care which you complete with the support of our in house SVQ team.
• Employee Discounts - Employee Discounts Portal with 1000s of discounts on your favourite brands including Supermarkets, Cinema Tickets, Gym Membership and Holidays.
• Career Progression -Over 75% of all Managers within Care & Support have been promoted internally.
• Employee Assistance Program - Arks Employee Assistance program (EAP) gives all employees access to counselling sessions. There is also support available through weekly webinars and the EAP Website & App.
• Contracted hours to suit you-We have Full-time, Part-time and Relief Support Worker roles available at our services throughout Scotland.

In return for your valuable contribution, Ark will also offer you:

• Up to 36 days paid holiday per year pro rata
• 4% Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Fully funded PVG & 1st year SSSC registration paid by Ark

Our employees told us in a recent survey that they stay with Ark because they believe in our values, we have supportive managers who continually appreciate their staff and they love making a positive difference in our supported peoples lives, helping them to achieve their dreams.

Ark would love to hear from you whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to Social Care.

If you’re looking for the next step on your career in social care, you’ve just discovered it.

About Riccarton (Day Services) Hub

At Capability Scotland Riccarton Hub, we provide specialist daytime support and occasional 24-hour short break respite services, for adults with physical, learning and complex disabilities, promoting independence, inclusion, and wellbeing through personalised care and enriching activities.

We provide fun and meaningful activities for our customers to get involved in during the day. We pride ourselves in enhancing outcomes and life experiences and in our Hub, we focus on health and well-being as well as creating smiles. We're focused on making our customers' time at Riccarton all about them and offer tailored and bespoke support plans.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Team Leader who will work alongside a small group of team leaders to support our Service Manager in managing our team. As an experienced social care practitioner, you will ensure that our people continue to receive exceptional, person-centred support we provide by being responsible for:

• Rota management
• Staff management, supervision, recruitment, and development
• Managing customer activities
• Health and Safety
• Compiling and checking Care and Support plans for customers
• Management of medicines procedures
• Financial management for customers (dependent on service)
• Liaising with families, health and care professionals and social workers
• Sleepovers & on-call support (dependent on service – if appropriate additional payments are provided)

Hours – 18.5 hours per week. Predominantly Monday-Friday between 8.30am & 5.30pm (we are open to discuss doing hours over 2/3 days) & with occasional on-call cover required in our respite service, therefore a flexible approach to working is required.

Experience/qualifications/key skills required

Experience of working in a similar role and environment is desirable as is a willingness to take on any personal development opportunities. You should have a care related SVQ Level 4, or the willingness to gain this qualification in a given timescale. You should have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:

• Competitive salary - £16,195.46 pa (£16.79 per hour).
• We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
• 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

We are One Voice, One Charity, One Spirit, #OneCapability.

Want to be part of this? Apply now.

As a Residential Social Worker at CrossReach, you will be based within one of our Residential Children’s Homes, working directly with children and young people as part of the residential team. This is a hands-on role where you will build meaningful relationships, support daily routines, and respond to the needs of the home as they arise. Alongside direct care, you will apply your social work expertise to assessment, planning and decision-making. You will use your experience to guide and support colleagues, modelling strong relational and trauma-informed practice. Recording and reporting are important elements of the role, grounded in your day to day involvement with young people and the life of the home.

The role

As a qualified professional, you'll be a strong, steady presence in the home, someone others naturally look to. You’ll combine hands-on, compassionate care with confident leadership, setting the tone, guiding the team, and upholding the highest professional standards every day.

What your day could involve:

• Working directly with children and young people within the residential setting, building safe and trusting relationships
• Holding key-worker responsibility, including completing assessments, care plans and reports
• Leading practice on shift, supporting decision-making, risk assessment and problem solving
• Coaching and guiding colleagues, supporting the development of good relational and trauma-informed practice
• Contributing to child protection discussions and decisions as they arise
• Working closely with families, social work, education and other partner agencies
• Participating in looked after reviews, hearings and review meetings
• Helping maintain a stable, predictable and well-run home environment

About you

We’re looking for a qualified Social Worker who is comfortable working within a residential setting and wants to remain close to practice. You’ll bring experience, sound judgement and emotional resilience, and you’ll be confident supporting both young people and colleagues in complex situations. This is a 24/7 environment, so you must be able to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, and value being part of a consistent team within the home. You will work in a relational, trauma-informed way and be committed to reflective practice and continuous improvement.

What you will need

• BA Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Experience working within Children and Families services
• Registration with the SSSC and commitment to their Codes of Practice
• Ability to complete assessments, care plans and reports to a high standard
• Full manual driving licence and confidence driving pool cars
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365
• PVG membership or willingness to join
• Able to work flexibly across shifts including evenings and weekends.

Why join us

You’ll join a team where relationships, consistency and good practice truly matter. You will be supported through training, reflective supervision and a clear practice model, and your professional experience will be recognised and valued. This is a role for a professional who wants to stay connected to young people while contributing directly to the quality and culture of care within the home. If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we would welcome your application. If you have any questions and would like an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk.

Please note candidates who are successfully shortlisted, will be invited to a selection event on Thursday 26th March 4-7pm at Erskine Waterfront Campus, Erskine, Paisley.

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.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk