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  Child and Youth Care Worker (Peripatetic)  

  Kibble

  [fulltime] - Paisley

  Posted: 23/03/2026

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  Who are we?Kibble is Scotland’s specialist provider of services for at... Read More

  Who are we?Kibble is Scotland’s specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people. By providing a range of integrated services, we help build positive futures for children and young people aged 5 plus, with complex social, emotional, and educational needs. Job Purpose:The post involves direct working with young people who, because of adversity or trauma, are unable to remain at home and who, at the instruction of a Children’s Hearing or a Court, must be accommodated by Kibble.We seek people who have a strong commitment to caring for children/ young people, who understand developmental trauma, and who are resilient, reflective and patient. You should be able to practice in a trauma informed way. You will be able to provide children/ young people with a sense of safety and connectedness and teach coping skills in the face of complex challenging behaviour.Following social pedagogical principles, our children/ young people need opportunities to problem solve and experiment with taking risks to challenge themselves physically and mentally. We recognise the powerful healing and developmental role of play in children’s/ young people lives. Therefore, we are very keen to have people on board who are in touch with their inner child and are willing to be creative about and fully involved in, outdoor play, messy play, risky play, and the range of play opportunities we provide for our children/ young people.This post will offer the successful candidate stability, with guaranteed hours, and the benefit of varied work. It is ideally suited to someone who has flexibility throughout the working week and weekends to work both early and back shifts. The varied shift pattern provides opportunity for the successful candidate to interact with a range of different employees and children and young people at Kibble.Main Duties:The direct work with children and young people follows a general pattern that must be tailored to the needs and requirements for each individual. This pattern involves 3 main areas.The Care ProgrammeThe Child and Youth Care Worker will:Have direct responsibility for the care and development of a number of children and young people. Each child or young person will have a placement programme involving social and educational targets, which will be regularly reviewed.Require to liaise with all relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team within Kibble to ensure a mutual understanding of these targets and to monitor and facilitate their achievement.Require to liaise with the area team social worker to ensure that there is both a mutual understanding of the care plan including social and educational targets and a linkage between these targets and the tasks being undertaken by the social worker.Meet with the parent(s) or other relative(s) of the child or young person to ensure that family contact is continuing, to seek their co-operation in achieving social and educational targets, to ensure that home leave is viable and is supported. Therefore, a driver’s licence is desirable for this post. Recording and ReportingThe Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the placement plan for the child or young person is recorded in the format required by the organisation.The Child and Youth Care Worker is responsible for ensuring that the reports required by the Reporter to the Children’s Panel or the Clerk of the Court or the Procurator Fiscal and the area team social worker are provided within the required timescales.Worker ProfileThe Child and Youth Care Worker will be able to:Relate to children and young people in a way that promotes their trust and involvement in meeting the requirements of the Children’s Hearing or Court and the social and educational targets of the care plan.Respond positively and calmly to challenging behaviour.Understand the dynamics of relationships between the young people in the house and in the community, ensuring that action is taken to stop bullying, prevent isolation, avoid unhelpful friendships or pressure for engaging in risk taking behaviours.Establish relationships with young people within which incidents of physical, emotional or mental abuse can be revealed.Understand the roles and responsibilities of all individuals, groups and organisations that are involved in the care of the young people both within and outwith the organisation.Work unsupervised and on own initiative.Co-work with representatives from other agencies e.g. social work, educational psychologist, psychiatrist. The co-working will involve objective and clear representation of the needs and progress of the child or young person as well as the policies, procedures and practices of the Centre.Display a knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation. In addition, the Child and Youth Care Worker will understand the stages of human growth and development, the causes and outcomes of challenging behaviour and the dynamics of inter-personal relationships.Manage and motivate self in forming and sustaining relationships with children and young people, in working with internal and external colleagues and in undertaking administrative and allied duties.What qualification and experience are we looking for?HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent or the ability to undertake the HNC and SVQ Level 3 Social Care.Experience of working with children and young people or providing care/support to vulnerable people is desirable.Experience of working within the social care sector is desirable.Experience of working within residential childcare is desirable.Be willing to work in any service across the Kibble Group including the Safe Centre (Secure Care) or Community Based Services.Residential Childcare is regulated work and if successful you will be required to register with the SSSC, who are the workforce regulator, within their applied timeframes. Preference will be given to those candidates who are already eligible for unconditional registration.Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport is desirableSafe Crisis Training (SCM)Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below for further information.What do we offer?Holidays (up to 40 days per year), enhanced sick and maternity pay, cash4health, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals plus access to onsite physio. Notes:1. This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.2. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.3. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.4. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice.The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.5. Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period. Read Less

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  PA to the Executive Team  

  Kibble

  [fulltime] - Glasgow

  Posted: 23/03/2026

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  Who are we?Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who h... Read More

  Who are we?Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.What is the Job Function? We are looking for an experienced PA to support the Executive team. The main function of the PA is to support the Executives with their day-to-day role by providing them with extensive administrative support, inclusive of diary management, to essentially allow them to maximise their ability to work on strategic and operational matters. You will work with the Executives to understand their role and tasks and how these fit into the overall scope of the business and how you can effectively and efficiently support them. You will have the ability to handle a variety of confidential and sensitive information discreetly and professionally. You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with strong organisation skills. It is essential that as a PA you work with diplomacy, honesty and professionalism.Main Duties· Assist the Executive Directors in their day-to-day activities · Aim to anticipate the changing needs and priorities of the Executives and respond accordingly, demonstrating initiative to minimise any negative impact of the changes· Act as first point of contact dealing with correspondence and calls · Managing diaries, organising meetings and appointments· Email management for relevant Executives · Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation and organising/coordinating events and conferences· Typing, compiling and preparing reports/correspondence in relation to staff, young people, organisational developments, financial matters etc. · Managing databases and filing systems· Collating and filing expenses· Updating and collating annual leave and on-call rotas · Minuting meetings including preparation of meeting paperwork i.e., agendas, minutes, paperwork· Assist in the co-ordination and minuting of a range of Board sub-committees including the preparation and circulation of relevant papers· Liaising with various members of ET, SLT, HR, Finance, staff and external agencies on behalf of the Executives · Various ad hoc administrative tasks as directed by line management or the Executives What qualifications, skills and experience are we looking for?· A minimum three years’ experience in a PA or similar administrative role· Excellent Microsoft Office skills· Minute taking experience is essential with the ability to record and assimilate information concisely and accurately · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written · Experience of working within a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and work flexibly to accommodate shifting priorities and to deadlines · Ability to problem solve and work with minimal supervision; be proactive and take initiative · You must be able to work with discretion and tact with a clear understanding of the requirement to be trustworthy · A positive attitude and a sense of humour· An understanding of the organisation and its vision and values · HR experience is desirable· Project Management experience is desirable· A secretarial/PA qualification, an administration qualification or willingness to work towards Notes:The successful candidate will be required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme). Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities.Appointments will be subject to a twelve month probationary period.To apply: Please visit our online recruitment site - class="ql-align-justify">Closing Date: Wednesday 25th March Interview Date: Tuesday 31st March Read Less

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  Domestic Assistant  

  Kibble

  [permanent] - Paisley

  Posted: 06/09/2023

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  Who are we?
  Kibble is Scotland’s specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people. By providing a range of integrated services, we help build positive futures for children and young people aged 5 plus, with complex social, emotional and educational needs. 
  Job Purpose:
  To undertake, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas within units and services run by the Centre to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, this will include toilet and shower areas. On occasion, the postholder will be required to work within a kitchen environment.
  
  Kibble supports vulnerable and at-risk children and young people (aged 5-19yrs) across a range of campus and community-based services. Many of the young people we care for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and Kibble offers dedicated care and support to help them move forward and achieve the best outcomes possible. These services include residential, secure services (Safe Centre) and community support, as well as dedicated education and wellbeing services. Kibble is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment.
  
  
  Main Duties:
  Cleaning, washing, sweeping and vacuum cleaning of designated areas (which will include toilet and shower areas), using powered equipment as appropriate Emptying of litter bins Polishing and dusting of designated areas and associated fixtures and fittings Cleaning kitchen and dining areas, washing up and some basic food preparation as required Maintaining high standards of hygiene and health and safety within the Domestic Assistant’s designated area. Other duties as required by the Domestic Services Supervisor.
  Qualifications & Experience
  Previous cleaning experience within a similar environment is desirable.  Clean and tidy appearance. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
  Notes:
  This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post. Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble’s stated policy on equal opportunities. The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis. Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period. ​​​​​​​ Benefits: Pension, holidays (up to 32 days per year, increasing with service), enhanced sick and maternity pay and employee benefits including long service recognition, cash4health, credit union, employee assistance programme, free parking, free meals, gym membership plus access to onsite physio. Read Less

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