Location: Greenock Road, Bishopton PA7 5PW Salary: £26,679 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full-time Hours of Work: 37.5 hours Pattern of Work: Rotational 6 weekly shift pattern including early, late, nightshift and weekend shifts "Staff genuinely care and it's not just a job. They don't give up on me, they don't abandon me, and they want the best. This place has changed my life” - Quote from a young person “The Service has gone that extra mile to meet significant level of need. No other service in Scotland would offer a placement. Good Shepherd Cenre have excelled expectations for this young person. The service is very good. Supportive, consistent, and caring” – Quote from a Social Worker Are you passionate about helping vulnerable young people thrive and flourish? Do you have the skills to engage with young people and support them to reach their maximum potential? “Our purpose is to provide a positive, life-changing experience for young people through individual care, education and skills development focused on promoting young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing and longer-term positive outcomes.” The Good Shepherd Centre (GSC) campus just outside Bishopton offers young people a safe, nurturing and caring environment set in fabulous grounds with a garden wildlife trail and outdoor sports facility. On-campus there are three secure care houses, a close support house & a semi-independent living cottage. Young people who live with us continue their education in our school, on campus, or attend further education out with the campus. This is an exciting time to join Team GSC as we seek to build on our strong reputation for relational practice and through delivering ambitious strategic goals to Keep The Promise. GSC offers employees a great benefits package and you will be joining an enthusiastic and dedicated team. The Control Room Support will fill a Security/Reception role and is responsible for the security in and around the Centre and the movement of all staff, young people, and visitors within it. The Control Room Support within our Security/Reception area plays a really important role in welcoming young people, staff, and visitors in and out of the campus, especially outside of office hours. The Control Room Support also plays an important part in ensuring the health and safety of everyone on campus. They are responsible for safety and security in and around the Centre. The role will involve the use of computerised Security, Maintenance and Fire Risk Management Systems. The successful candidate will preferably have experience of security/fire safety systems although not essential and we are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and who is adaptable, reliable, and hard working. If you are looking for a new and exciting role in the third sector and would welcome the opportunity to help young people achieve their potential, then working as part of our dedicated and experienced team may be a good move for you. We are developing an innovative selection process to have a focus on values and engagement with young people. To apply, please complete our application form on our website by clicking the link above by the closing date above. Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaires will be undertaken prior to confirmation of employment. All convictions whether spent or unspent must be declared. These posts are regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.