Cookie Policy By clicking "Allow Cookies", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy (Opens in a new tab) Decline Allow cookies Skip to main content List Vacancies (current) Sign in List Vacancies (current) Back to Search Results The closing date for this job has now passed.
Job reference:000794
Salary:£34,130.00 - £39,411.00 per annum (Pt 27D to Pt 32D depending on qualifications and experience)
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Not specified
Hours Per Week:35
Closing date:13/02/2026
Job Description
Staff Benefits at Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to 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
About Kibble
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 200 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 365 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.
Job Purpose
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic Learning and Development Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting over 800 staff across Scotland and the delivery of a professional, responsive and dynamic learning and development service across the group.
You will be responsible for the key deliverables that develop and support all Kibble staff. This includes delivering Safe Crisis Management (SCM), Trauma training and First Aid.
Main Duties:
- Delivering learning and development activities across a broad range of training needs to support the continued development of Kibble staff.
- Evaluate all learning activity through effective evaluation and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of training activity, attendance, and evaluation results.
- Work with our frontline colleagues to collaborate, design and develop new learning solutions that support Kibbles staff achieve its organisational aims.
- Maintain your professional CPD by keeping up to date with the latest trends and best practices in the learning and development sector.
- Manage relationships with external training providers and partners as required.
- Support the implementation of Kibble’s learning and development strategy.
Person Specification
Essential:
- The successful candidate must have a Driving License.
- Have worked in a Learning & Development role or equivalent.
- Experienced SCM trainer.
- Proficient at using Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and can work in a busy team or independently.
Desired:
- Have experience of working in the Child Residential or equivalent sector.
- First Aid Training experience
- A CIPD in L&D qualification or equivalent.
- A training/teaching qualification such as TAP, TQFE, Award in Education and Training (or equivalent).
Key Competencies
Additional Information
Share any notes that provide extra details.
Example of Care Rota
If relevant add rota pattern.
Safe Crisis Training (SCM)
Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.
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.
- 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.
- Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.
Job reference:000797
Salary:£32,567.00 - £40,603.00 per annum (SCP 23C –31C) Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Care – Early Years
Hours Per Week:37 hours. To be worked over a combination of early and back shifts, including weekends.
Closing date:11/02/2026
Job Description
Staff Benefits at Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to 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
About Kibble
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 200 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 365 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.
Job Purpose:
Kibble is recruiting Residential Child and Youth Care Workers for our established children’s houses based at either Largs and Inverkip. The posts involve working as a member of a multidisciplinary team providing a therapeutic trauma informed model of care to children aged 5-12 years.
We seek people who have a strong commitment to caring for children, who understand developmental trauma, and who are resilient, reflective and patient. You should be able to practice in a trauma sensitive way. You will be able to provide children with a sense of safety and connectedness and teach coping skills in the face of complex challenging behaviour.
Following social pedagogical principles, our Children 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 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.
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.
The Care Programme
The 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 the Centre 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 school’s 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 to assist the linkage between the school’s work and the area team social worker’s tasks. Therefore, a driver’s licence is essential for this post.
Recording and Reporting
- The 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 Centre.
- 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 Profile
The 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 school.
- Respond positively and calmly to physical and verbal aggression.
- 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 sexual activities.
- 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 Centre.
- Work unsupervised and on own initiative.
- Communicate clearly and precisely orally and in writing both within the Centre and with external agencies.
- 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 offending 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- HNC in Social Care, SVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent or the ability to undertake the HNC and SVQ Level 3 Social Care.
- Be registered with the SSSC, either conditionally or unconditionally. Preference will be given to those candidates who are already eligible for unconditional registration with the SSSC.
- Two years’ experience of working within the social care sector is desirable.
- Previous experience of working within residential childcare is desirable.
- Be willing to work in any Service including the Safe Centre and Community Based Services.
- Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.
Additional Information
Share any notes that provide extra details.
Example of Care Rota
Safe Crisis Training (SCM)
Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.
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.
- 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.
- Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.
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.
Job reference:000799
Salary:£26,778.00 per annum (Pt 15D)
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Care – Residential Services
Hours Per Week:37 hours per week normally Monday to Friday (weekend working maybe required on occasion (dependant on needs of service)
Closing date:27/02/2026
Job Description
Staff Benefits at Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to 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
About Kibble
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 200 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 365 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.
Job Purpose
Make a difference helping create a safe, welcoming home for young people. As a Houseparent, you’ll play a vital role in making sure their environment is clean, safe, and nurturing — a true home from home.
Main Duties
- Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals (we hold the Healthy Living Award)
- Keep living areas, bedrooms, and shared spaces clean, tidy, and welcoming
- Support with laundry, stock control and hygiene standards
- Work as part of a team that puts the wellbeing of young people first
What we are looking for
- Experience in cooking, cleaning, or housekeeping (in any setting - home, hospitality, care, schools, etc)
- A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to help
- Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Care experience is a bonus, but not essential
- A driving licence would be great, but not essential
Notes
- 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 form working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
- Prior to commencing in post, you will be required to undertake theory aspect of Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training to ensure you have an understanding of this given the nature of your role.
- Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period. .
Job reference:000800
Salary:£27,229 - £30,593 per annum (Pt 16D to Pt 22D depending on qualifications and experience)
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Nursery – Puddle Lane
Hours Per Week:Full-time - 37 hours
Closing date:05/03/2026
Job Description
Who are we?
Puddle Lane Early Learning and Childcare Centre is part of the Kibble Group, which is ultimately governed by Miss Elizabeth Kibble’s Trust. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our professional team of early learning & childcare practitioners.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with pre five children in a relevant setting and knowledge of Scotland’s new national practice guidance ‘Realising the Ambition’, the Early Years Framework and Curriculum for Excellence, with strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
As a member of the Early Years workforce, you will bring the skills and enthusiasm to provide a safe, caring and stimulating nursery environment for all children in formal and informal learning. You will assist in developing strong partnership with families, including creating and facilitating fair input, communication and information sharing with all parents/carers. You will contribute to the planning of a play-based curriculum that offers rich opportunities to equip our children with the skills, attributes, and dispositions necessary for them to thrive in an ever-changing world, meeting the needs of the individual child and have a positive attitude towards working with children.
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate should:
- have an HNC or SVQ Level 3 in Early Learning and Childcare (or equivalent).
- have knowledge of Early Curriculum for Excellence.Level
- experience in working with 0-5-year age range.
- SSSC registration.
- contribute to the delivery of a high-quality Early Years’ Service.
- good report writing and record keeping skills.
Staff Benefits at Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to 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
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 carries out in a way that promotes equality or 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.
Job reference:000801
Salary:£31,313 – £36,302 salary per annum (Pt 23D to Pt 29D depending on qualifications and experience)
Employment type:Permanent
Services:Education - Skills Academy
Hours Per Week:37
Closing date:26/02/2026
Job Description
Staff Benefits at Kibble
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare significantly contributes to 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
About Kibble
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 200 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 365 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?
As our Construction Trade Instructor, you will be a key member of the Education Team based at Kibble’s Skills Academy in Hillington, and other external work bases. You will take a lead role in supporting young people to gain experience, knowledge, and qualifications in practical skills across the Built Environment sector. Your primary focus as our Construction Trade Instructor will be to impart knowledge and practical skills related to various aspects of construction and building trades. This includes teaching trade skills relevant to the built environment sector, such as carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing, and other related disciplines.
Main Duties:
- To inspire young people and provide instruction in practical skills relevant to the built environment sector.
- Provide instruction in practical skills relevant to sustainable construction practices, ensuring alignment with environmental sustainability goals.
- Act as an advocate for environmental stewardship throughout the organisation, promoting green initiatives and fostering a culture of sustainability.
- To prepare and deliver relevant qualification work/resource materials, along with assessing, recording, and reporting on the work of young people.
- To liaise with Principal Teacher, in assessing, recording, and reporting on the work of young people.
- To maintain and promote positive work ethics and standards amongst young people.
- To safeguard the health and safety of all young people and staff.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of The Skills Academy.
What qualifications and experience are we looking for?
- Experience in delivering trade skills training is essential, with a focus on practical applications and hands-on learning within Built Environment.
- Delivering educational programmes is desirable.
- Relevant trade experience and qualifications, related into Built Environment essential.
- Experience in youth training and working with young people is essential.
- GTCS registration is desirable, but not essential.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrating a clear commitment to continuing professional development, for example, studying towards a qualification in or relating to additional support needs.
- Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Skills.
- We welcome applications from time‑served tradespeople from construction disciplines, including joinery, plumbing, electrical or other site‑based trades.
Safe Crisis Training (SCM)
Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.
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.
- 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.
- Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.