We offer residential short breaks for children and young people from 5 years to 21 years old.
Based in Springburn in Glasgow, Short Breaks is a fantastic service offering family focused support for children and young adults with additional or complex needs.
It enables children and young people to enjoy time away from home taking part in a range of activities, making friends and developing their independence.
Work with the service user and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society.
Manage a caseload of disabled children or young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way.
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage a complex and diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation.
The children in our care have faced more challenges than most and it's our job to help them realise their potential and integrate back into their communities.
It's a place with positive experiences and clear structure in mind - somewhere to heal in time, grow as an individual and succeed in the future.
Here at CrossReach's Residential Service, children live in small community houses and learn at a new purpose built school, all supported by caring professionals like you.
We are seeking a compassionate Night Care Worker to join our team dedicated to providing services for older people.
In this role, you will offer wakeful night cover, ensuring that the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of our service users are met in alignment with our Christian ethos.
You will act as a key worker, assisting with personal care, managing equipment needs, and liaising with health professionals as required.