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Kibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and social enterprise. We empower young people through care, education and support.
About Kibble
Empowering Young People
For over 160 years we have supported young people (aged 5-26) to manage past trauma, giving them consistent love and care, an inspiring education, and the therapeutic supports to help them achieve their best. We provide a full range of integrated services that meet the needs of each individual.
Our servicesSt. Mirren Partnership
Kibble have an innovative partnership with St. Mirren Football Club, which is supported by the St. Mirren Independent Supporters Association (SMISA).
Learn moreResidential Care
Kibble provides residential care and support to children and young people, aged 5-26, who have been referred by local authorities.
Learn moreEducation & Schools
Through our primary, secondary and tertiary education, we believe we can transform lives through learning.
Learn moreInterventions for Vulnerable Youth (IVY) Project
IVY is a specialist psychological and social work service which conducts risk assessment, formulation and management for high-risk young people aged 12-18.
Learn moreSecure care
Kibble Safe Centre provides a safe, secure and supportive environment to help young people through a period of crisis.
Learn moreEarly Years Services
Our early years services provide a range of supports for children aged five+ with experience of trauma.
Learn moreSpecialist Intervention Services
Our Specialist Intervention Services (SIS) team provides psychological assessment and therapeutic support for young people at Kibble.
Learn moreCommunity services
Kibble’s Community Services provide accommodation for young people, aged between 16 and 21 in the heart of the community.
Learn moreIntensive Fostering Services
Kibble’s fostering service provides safe, loving homes for children and young people aged five+ who are unable to live with their birth families.
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Begin a rewarding career as a Child and Youth Care Worker at Kibble. No previous experience or qualifications are required for our Staff-in-Training course.
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We are one of Scotland’s oldest charities, and today a leading social enterprise.
