Relief Residential Childcare Worker

Tucked away in the scenic village of Strathblane, Dumbrock House is a welcoming home for children and young people aged 8 to 16. It is more than just a place to stay. With its own beautiful grounds and strong links to the local community, Dumbrock is somewhere young people feel safe, supported, and ready to take on new challenges. We encourage everyone here to get involved, build connections, and be part of something positive. We are recruiting Relief Support Practitioners to support children and young people within our residential Children and Family Services. This is a flexible, relief role providing cover as required to help maintain safe, stable and nurturing environments. This is a hands on, relationship based role where you will work directly with children and young people, supporting daily routines, emotional wellbeing and positive experiences within a consistent and therapeutic setting. What you will do Provide direct care and support to children and young people in line with individual needsBuild positive, trusting relationships using a relational and trauma aware approachSupport daily routines, education, activities and community engagementWork alongside colleagues to maintain a safe and structured home environmentContribute to care planning, recording and reportingSupport young people to attend appointments, activities and family contact as requiredWork flexibly across a relief rota, including evenings, weekends and sleepovers About youYou will have experience of ..... full job details .....