Trainee Child and Youth Care Worker

Job reference: 000917

Salary: £25,877.80 per annum (based on Scottish Living Wage at £13.45 per hour)

Employment type: Fixed Term

Services: Care – Residential Services

Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week, worked over a combination of early and backshifts plus two weekends in three. Two days per week are allocated to HNC & study.

Closing date: 02/11/2026

Job Description

About Kibble

Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the charity cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.

Job Purpose:

Kibble Education and Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Child and Youth Care Worker. This is a temporary post for 12 months. The post involves direct working with young people who, for a variety of reasons are unable to remain at home and who, at the instruction of a Children’s Hearing or a Court, must be accommodated by Kibble.

There is an opportunity for both day shift and night shift roles.

Main Duties

To work with children and young people in a trauma informed way that must be tailored to the particular needs and requirements for each individual. Workers may be based in our secure, residential or community settings and be required to demonstrate commitment, flexibility and resilience in challenging situations within the environment. This will be supported by appropriate training and support from a workplace mentor.

Worker Profile

During the 12 month programme you will be required to;

• Promote effective communication with children and young people in a way that promotes trust and involvement.
• Support the management of situations that involve challenging behaviour, promoting the health, well-being and rights of the young people at all times.
• Work in collaboration with parents/carers, internal and external agencies to understand the roles and responsibilities of all individuals, groups and organisations that are involved in the care of the young people.
• Demonstrate good communication skills both verbal, written and with a competent level of IT skills to undertake all administrative and other allied duties
• Promote group living as a positive experience through the planning, implementation and review of daily living programmes.
• Work to complete HNC qualification in Social Services which will provide an understanding of health, wellbeing and safeguarding, lifespan development, relevant legislation and the assessment and care planning process.
• Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport is desirable.
• Manage and motivate self by using supervision with your work place mentor and mentoring co-ordinator to support all aspects of their development within the role and expect to take the lead in pursuing their own professional learning needs.

Notes:

1. Appointments will be subject to a three-month probationary period.

Interview Information

• Group Assessment:Monday 9 November 2026.
• 1-1 Interviews:Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November 2026

All candidates will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Should you be successful at the application stage, you will be invited to attend a group assessment. If you are successful at the group stage, you will be invited to attend a 1-1 interview. Please note, you will be required to attend both group and 1-1 interview as part of the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will start in post on Monday 11 January 2027

Staff Benefits at Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare support significantly contributes towards expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

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